Hiring for artificial intelligence (AI) roles is rapidly expanding beyond development and data positions to include planning and content areas. On September 16, AI and data-driven HR tech platform Job Korea reported that over 18,000 AI-related job postings were recorded in the first half of this year.
Job postings designated as AI specialist roles increased by 128% compared to last year, with experienced positions rising by 140%, surpassing the 55% increase in entry-level postings.
Despite the growth in the AI hiring market, there is a notable demand for candidates who can be immediately deployed in practical roles. Among different types of companies, large corporations (including affiliates and subsidiaries) saw a 187% increase in job postings, outpacing mid-sized companies (167%), small businesses (124%), and venture firms (117%).
Non-development AI job postings classified by Job Korea surged by 325% year-over-year, increasing their share of total AI job postings from 11.6% in the first half of last year to 21.6% this year. This means that more than one in five AI job postings are for non-development roles.
Among non-development AI positions, postings for AI content creators saw the highest growth at 405%. They were followed by AI planners (363%), AI business strategists (313%), and AI education consultants (195%). The demand is shifting towards personnel who can apply AI in business, content, and educational settings, rather than just those who develop AI technologies.
The emphasis on AI capabilities is also reflected in corporate hiring practices. Major companies like SK Hynix and LG Electronics have recently added questions about AI skills to their hiring criteria. Kia has also introduced an 'AI problem-solving ability' assessment stage in its recruitment process, becoming the first in the automotive industry to do so.
In contrast, job postings for development roles, excluding AI positions, decreased by 6.6% in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year.
A representative from Job Korea stated, "In line with the rapidly evolving demand for AI recruitment, we will enhance our matching services that assess both job experience and AI utilization capabilities."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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