Jobs AI will Replace in the Next Five Years

This posting is inspired by my recent readings from the Wall Street Journal of how AI is affecting the search for jobs if you just graduated recently.   Read this if you are a new Graduate or if you have relatives that just graduated from College. 

AI is impacting jobs for new graduates, though it's not as simple as outright replacement—it’s more nuanced and varies by industry, role, and skill level

https://gaper.io/15-jobs-will-ai-replace-by-2030/

How AI Is Replacing or Reshaping Jobs

1. Automation of Routine Tasks:
   AI and automation tools can now handle tasks that entry-level workers often did, such as data entry, basic customer service (via chatbots), content summarization, and simple coding/debugging.

2. Shrinking Demand for Some Roles:
   Roles like junior analysts, content writers, administrative assistants, and even paralegals are seeing reduced demand because AI can perform many of their core functions faster and cheaper.

3. Hiring Freezes or Re-Defined Entry-Level Jobs:
   Companies may hire fewer new grads for roles AI can supplement. Instead, they look for candidates who can work with AI, rather than be replaced by it.

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But AI Is Also Creating New Opportunities

1. New Career Paths:
   There’s growing demand for AI-related roles—e.g., prompt engineering, AI ethics, data labeling, model training, and AI-assisted design and development.

2. Upskilling Advantage:
   Graduates who learn to use AI tools (like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, etc.) gain an edge in productivity and employability. Employers value those who can blend domain knowledge with tech-savviness.

3. Entrepreneurial Opportunities:
   AI has lowered barriers to entry for freelancing, startups, and content creation. Some graduates now build businesses or personal brands faster using AI tools.

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What Can New Graduates Do?

• Adapt and Upskill: Learn how AI affects your field and how to use it to your advantage.

• Focus on Human-Centric Skills: Creativity, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and communication remain hard for AI to replicate.

• Look at Emerging Industries: Green tech, healthcare tech, cybersecurity, and remote collaboration are growing and AI-enhanced.

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1. AI’s Impact on Specific Career Fields (for New Graduates)

Career Field	Impact of AI	Advice for Graduates
Business/Admin	Automates data entry, scheduling, and reports.	Learn tools like Excel + AI plugins, project management software, and data visualization.
Marketing & Content	AI generates blogs, ads, SEO content, social media posts.	Focus on strategy, brand storytelling, and AI-assisted content creation.
Customer Service	Chatbots and voice AI reduce need for entry-level reps.	Specialize in customer experience design, empathy-based roles, or chatbot training.
Software Development	Tools like GitHub Copilot can generate basic code.	Learn full-stack, DevOps, or AI development to stay ahead.
Law / Legal Research	AI tools summarize case law and draft contracts.	Focus on legal strategy, negotiation, or AI law and ethics.
Journalism	AI can write simple news and sports summaries.	Shift toward investigative journalism, multimedia skills, and data journalism.
Graphic Design	AI design tools generate quick templates and logos.	Learn branding, UX/UI, and design thinking—areas needing creativity and context.
Finance / Accounting	Bookkeeping, budgeting, and forecasting are becoming automated.	Emphasize financial advising, analytics, or forensic accounting.
Healthcare	AI helps with diagnostics, admin tasks, and data analysis.	Pursue hands-on care roles or learn AI-health applications (e.g., radiology tech).
Education	AI tutors and learning platforms are supplementing human instruction.	Specialize in personalized learning, curriculum development, or educational tech.

2. AI-Proof (or AI-Resilient) Skills for New Graduates

Skill	Why It Matters
Critical Thinking	AI can analyze data but lacks real-world judgment and nuance.
Creativity	Original ideas, innovation, and storytelling are hard for AI to replicate.
Emotional Intelligence	Human connection, empathy, and relationship-building remain uniquely human.
Communication	Writing, speaking, and active listening are vital in all roles, especially with AI.
Adaptability	Tech evolves quickly. Being open to change is a major career asset.
Problem Solving	Framing problems, exploring solutions, and decision-making require human insight.
Leadership	Inspiring teams, managing conflict, and ethical decision-making need people skills.
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