Otis CEO says graduates adopt AI tools faster than others
Otis Elevator chief executive Judy Marks says recent graduates grasp AI tools such as ChatGPT more quickly than seasoned staff. This digital-native speed gives them an advantage in a job market disrupted by artificial intelligence. Entry-level job postings have dropped 35% over the past 18 months. Roles exposed to AI have fallen 13% since 2022, while graduate unemployment has risen to 5.7%. Marks made the comments amid broader concerns over AI automating junior positions, though she noted past tough markets like 2008.
Employers previously filled entry roles with graduates based on degrees and raw potential, assuming they would learn tools on the job. Non-technical fields like geography or law rarely mentioned AI in job descriptions. AI automation has now slashed those openings, but leaders like Marks spotlight graduates' rapid uptake of basic tools as a hiring edge. This shifts selection to visible proof of AI handling, favouring those who demonstrate it early over waiting for experience.
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