Gen Z Enhancing AI Adaptability: "Job Impact Will Vary by Industry"

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40% of job seekers worry about job reduction

Seven out of ten job seekers have already experienced using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. However, a significant portion of all respondents are concerned about job losses due to AI.

On the 23rd, Catch, a recruitment content platform under Jinhaksa, conducted a survey on 'Experience Using AI Technology' targeting 1,381 Generation Z job seekers. As a result, 71% reported having used AI technology.

A significant number of job seekers are concerned about job losses due to AI. The photo is not related to any specific expression in the article. [Image source=Pixabay]

The main purposes for Generation Z to use AI (multiple responses allowed) were 'simple information search' at 65%, the highest. This was followed by 'writing assistance' at 32%, and 'translation' at 26%. Other uses included ▲idea generation (18%) ▲data analysis (17%) ▲document proofreading feedback (12%).

Some job seekers expressed concerns that AI adoption would reduce jobs. Among all respondents, 38% answered that jobs would 'decrease.' However, a significant portion, 36%, believed jobs would 'increase.' Additionally, 26% responded that there would be 'no change.'

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The main reason for expecting a decrease was 'AI's faster work speed' (48%). This was followed by 'cost-effectiveness' at 35%, and 'high work accuracy' at 11%. Other responses included 'flexible working hours' (5%) and 'less emotional impact' (2%).

Answers about expected hiring scale also varied depending on the desired job. The fields of ▲service ▲medical ▲sales/customer service ▲production/manufacturing ▲construction ▲IT/internet had higher responses expecting an 'increase.' In contrast, the fields of ▲trade/distribution ▲design ▲management/office ▲education ▲research & development/design ▲media had more opinions expecting a 'decrease.' The ▲marketing/advertising/public relations field mostly answered that there would be 'no change.'

Kim Jeong-hyun, head of the Catch division at Jinhaksa, said, "As AI is actively introduced recently, changes such as reduced working hours and workforce downsizing are actually occurring," adding, "Rather than replacing personnel, we should move toward a complementary direction that achieves efficiency by utilizing AI well."

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