CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND SKILL BUILDING WITH GENERATIVE AI: A NEW APPROACH TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEE GROWTH

Digital Division, Next1 Create Inc.
2025.01.01

THE IMPORTANCE OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN THE ERA OF GENERATIVE AI

The modern business environment is changing along with rapidly evolving technology. In particular, the emergence of Generative AI (Generative AI) technology is providing new opportunities for employee career development and skill enhancement. This article details how Generative AI can be used to help employees develop their careers and upskill. It also presents the latest trends and practical approaches.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF GENERATIVE AI AND ITS APPLICATION TO EDUCATION

BASICS OF GENERATIVE AI

Generative AI is a technology that generates various forms of data, including natural language processing, image generation, and music generation. This technology can be applied to education and career development to effectively help employees improve their skills and build their careers. For example, using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini, employees can choose their own learning content and track their progress [1][3][4].

Educational Program Design

GENERATIVE AI-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGN ENABLES THE CREATION OF CUSTOMIZED LEARNING PROGRAMS TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EMPLOYEES. AI-BASED SKILLS INTELLIGENCE GIVES HR PROFESSIONALS A POWERFUL TOOL AT THEIR DISPOSAL TO REDEFINE TALENT MANAGEMENT AND MAXIMIZE THE POTENTIAL OF THEIR EMPLOYEES. TOOLS AT THEIR DISPOSAL. FOR EXAMPLE, THEY CAN ACCESS A WEALTH OF LEARNING RESOURCES, INCLUDING ONLINE COURSES, ONLINE TRAINING, AND INTERACTIVE TRAINING, TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AT THEIR OWN PACE AND CONVENIENCE[3].

 

GENERATIVE AI TOOLS FOR PRACTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Prompt Engineering

PROMPT ENGINEERING IS A CRITICAL SKILL FOR EFFECTIVE USE OF GENERATIVE AI. BY PROVIDING THE AI WITH THE RIGHT INSTRUCTIONS AND QUESTIONS, YOU CAN HELP IT EFFICIENTLY PERFORM THE NECESSARY INFORMATION AND TASKS. A CAREER AS A PROMPT ENGINEER CAN BE BUILT THROUGH CONTINUOUS EFFORT AND ACTION, AND IT IS IMPORTANT TO HONE CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS [5].

ABILITY TO UTILIZE AI TOOLS

THE ABILITY TO PROPERLY USE A VARIETY OF AI TOOLS IS ESSENTIAL IN TODAY'S BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. IMAGE GENERATION AI AND TEXT GENERATION AI CAN BE USED TO ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF PRESENTATION MATERIALS AND THE GENERATION OF MARKETING CONTENT. PROFESSIONALS WITH AI SKILLS ARE ALSO MORE LIKELY TO ACQUIRE SOFT SKILLS SUCH AS CREATIVE THINKING, DESIGN THINKING, AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE [4].

Ability to gather and evaluate information

GENERATIVE AI DOES NOT ALWAYS OUTPUT ACCURATE INFORMATION. THE ABILITY TO VERIFY INFORMATION SOURCES AND EVALUATE THE CREDIBILITY OF INFORMATION IS CRITICAL TO THE USE OF AI. EMPLOYEES NEED TO CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE AI AND MAKE APPROPRIATE DECISIONS [5].

 

ROLE OF GENERATIVE AI IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Career path design and follow-up

GENERATIVE AI CAN BE USED TO DESIGN AND FOLLOW UP ON EMPLOYEE CAREER PATHS; AI-POWERED CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLATFORMS ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO ACCESS ONLINE COURSES AND ONLINE TRAINING TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AT THEIR OWN PACE AND CONVENIENCE. AI CAN ALSO ANALYZE VAST AMOUNTS OF DATA TO PROVIDE PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS AND REAL-TIME FEEDBACK[3].

Personalized job description creation

GENERATIVE AI CAN BE USED TO PERSONALIZE JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS TO TARGET CANDIDATE DEMOGRAPHICS. THIS ALLOWS FOR WORDING THAT RESONATES WITH CANDIDATES WITH SPECIFIC SKILL SETS AND OPTIMIZATION TO SUIT THE TECHNICAL TRENDS OF THE IN-HOUSE TEAM. AUTOMATED SCREENING AND SKILLS MATCHING ALSO HELP RECRUITERS EFFICIENTLY SCREEN PROMISING CANDIDATES[2].

 

Practical Workshops and Case Studies

Practical Workshops

THROUGH HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, EMPLOYEES CAN LEARN HOW TO OPERATE AND TRAIN ON GENERATIVE AI TOOLS. FOR EXAMPLE, ONLINE AND SPECIALIZED COURSES CAN BE USED TO ENRICH LEARNING RESOURCES AND GAIN EXPERIENCE BY WORKING ON REAL PROJECTS [1].

case study

BY PRESENTING BEST PRACTICES AND SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS, EMPLOYEES CAN LEARN PRACTICAL WAYS TO USE GENERATIVE AI. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CAREER PATH OF PROMPT ENGINEERING AND SPECIFIC AI-BASED CAREER DEVELOPMENT MEASURES ARE INTRODUCED [5].

 

BALANCE BETWEEN GENERATIVE AI AND HUMANITY

Invest in atypical skills

While generative AI takes over tasks that are easy to automate, investing in atypical skills is important. values that AI cannot easily mimic such as "human creativity," "emotional intelligence," and "relationship building skills" are especially valuable in startups and fluid business environments, according to a LinkedIn study, Professionals with AI skills are five times more likely to learn these soft skills[4].

Facilitation of mentorship programs and workshops

HR PROFESSIONALS NEED TO INVEST IN THE SOFT AREAS THAT HR SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, SUCH AS DESIGNING MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, FACILITATING WORKSHOPS, LEARNING COACHING SKILLS, AND DEVELOPING D&I STRATEGIES. THESE ARE AREAS THAT CAN INCREASE "LIKE" AND "SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE" AND CAN BE ELEVATED TO "MONEY-MAKING" EXPERTISE IN THE LONG RUN[2].

 

 

SUMMARY: THE FUTURE OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT USING GENERATIVE AI

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND SKILL ENHANCEMENT USING GENERATIVE AI IS AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR EMPLOYEE GROWTH AND COMPANY COMPETITIVENESS. GENERATIVE AI CAN CONTRIBUTE IN MANY WAYS TO PRACTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, CAREER PATH DESIGN, AND HR STRATEGY INNOVATION. COMPANIES ARE EXPECTED TO LEVERAGE GENERATIVE AI TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO DEVELOP A STRONG WORKFORCE FOR THE FUTURE. AI-RELATED SKILLS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT, ESPECIALLY AS THE AI MARKET EXPERIENCES FURTHER GROWTH AFTER 2025 [1][3][4].

 


Citations:.
[1] https://note.com/zasshokuwriter/n/nb39adb47f82b
[2] https://kotoriblog-working-mama.com/prompt-engineering/
[3] https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/jp/resources/article/how-to-use-ai-for-skills-intelligence-jp/
[4] https://dime.jp/genre/1905857/
[5] https://kredo.jp/media/prompt-engineer-towa/

Digital Division, Next1 Create Inc.
NEXT1CREATE'S DIGITAL DIVISION FOCUSES ON VIDEO PLANNING AND PRODUCTION AS WELL AS SOFTWARE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT WITH THE MOTTO OF "MOVING HEARTS AND MINDS" CREATIVITY. WE ARE ALSO WELL VERSED IN GENERATIVE AI AND BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY, AND HAVE EXPERIENCE IN A VARIETY OF USE CASES. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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