Remember when “knowing Excel” was impressive?
Yeah. About that.
Let’s talk about what’s actually happening in the job market right now.
AI went from “nice to have” to “expected”
Not long ago, AI skills were a bonus.
Now?
They’re quietly becoming the baseline.
Job listings increasingly mention:
- AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.)
- automation workflows
- “ability to leverage AI”
And if it’s not listed explicitly… it’s still expected.
Because companies assume you’re already using it.
Recruiters are filtering differently
Here’s the part nobody tells you:
Your CV isn’t just being read.
It’s being scanned.
And what it’s being scanned for is changing.
Keywords like:
- AI
- automation
- productivity tools
are starting to matter just as much as:
- experience
- education
- previous roles
So if your CV looks like it’s from 2022…
It might not even make it to a human.
The productivity gap is getting awkward
AI doesn’t just change what you do.
It changes how fast you do it.
Someone using AI can:
- write faster
- analyze faster
- build faster
Which means two candidates with the same experience…
Are no longer equal.
And companies know it.
Entry-level just got even harder
Here’s where it gets rough.
Companies now expect:
- higher output
- faster onboarding
- more independence
Which used to be things you learned on the job.
Now?
They’re expected from day one.
So entry-level roles aren’t just fewer.
They’re… upgraded.
The weird part: nobody is saying it clearly
Companies rarely say:
“Use AI or you’re out.”
Instead, they say things like:
- “fast-paced environment”
- “high productivity expectations”
- “modern tool stack”
Translation:
Figure it out.
So what does this mean?
Simple.
Having experience isn’t enough anymore.
You also need to show:
- how you work
- how fast you work
- what tools you use
Because the question companies are asking now is:
“Why hire you… if someone else can do more with AI?”
The takeaway
The job market didn’t suddenly become unfair.
It just… evolved.
And if your CV doesn’t reflect that?
It might not even get a chance.
