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Ep 8: Dan De Vries: Career Development in the Age of AI
- 2024/07/29
- 再生時間： 50 分
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In this episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort speaks with Dan de Vries, a career coach with two decades of corporate experience. Dan shares his insights on how AI is transforming the job market and offers advice for young professionals navigating this rapidly changing landscape. Navigating a New Era of Work Dan's journey from a corporate career in defence, aerospace, and simulation to becoming a career coach provides a unique perspective. He discusses the importance of mentorship for young professionals and the challenges they face in advancing their careers in a world increasingly shaped by AI. Embracing the Power of AI Dan highlights the importance of embracing AI and staying current with new technologies. He emphasises the practical benefits of AI tools for boosting productivity and offers examples from his own experience using tools like ChatGPT. While acknowledging the potential of AI to automate certain tasks, Dan emphasises the ongoing importance of human skills, particularly in areas like understanding people's motivations and emotions. Preparing for a Changing Job Market The conversation explores the use of AI in recruitment, specifically the impact of AI-powered applicant tracking systems on job seekers. Dan shares strategies for optimising resumes for these systems and discusses the importance of remaining agile and adaptable in a job market where change is constant. The Future of Education and Work Dan and Kate discuss the potential impact of AI on traditional university degrees and qualifications. They touch on the need for young people to stay informed about AI developments and consider incorporating AI skills into their career planning. The conversation explores the potential for AI to disrupt established career paths and the importance of continuous learning and professional development in this new era. Key Takeaways Dan encourages listeners to embrace AI, learn how it works, and use it to their advantage. He emphasises that understanding AI, even if you don't work directly with it, is crucial as AI continues to impact our lives. Connect with Dan de Vries You can connect with Dan on LinkedIn or visit his website for personalised career advice: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-a-de-vries/ Website: www.dandevries.com Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddv_coachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ddvcoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ddvcoachingTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ddvcoachingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YNa2_q82fFOWG29fr48jA This episode is packed with valuable insights, so be sure to listen and share it with anyone interested in the future of work. Additional Resources: Google AI Course: https://grow.google/certificates/en_ca/ai-essentials/ Google's Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/ Stay tuned for more episodes of The AI Grapple ad be sure to subscribe on your favourite podcasting platform!