It’s no secret that the world of work is evolving at an exponential pace. Robots have moved from science fiction movies into our 21st Century working lives. Exciting times indeed! Let’s face it though, the advent of AI can also be quite scary, especially if your job is at high risk of becoming automated. And, what does the future of work hold for your children/grandchildren?   If you are unsure what steps to take right now to future-proof your career, here’s our new infographic with practical suggestions on supercharging your AI Skillset.

1. over their working life
Working
With
Supercharge
Chris Riddell, 2017
ROBOTS
Skillset
"If you feared change before, then my God,
you have something coming around the corner."
by 2030
over past 10 years
new jobs
more jobs
Latest Stats: What's
happening in
Job Growth
3.0mill
has outnumbered
job losses
10 to1
since 2000
Businesses
Oz?
your
AI
THE UGLY??...
Students are training
Who will Win
& Who will
Lose?
3.3 mill
current jobs
automation
1 in 6
replaced
by robots by 2030
affected by AI
of students are studying
next 15 years as
a result of AI
They will average
1.8 years per job
early in their career &
This means
different jobs
across an estimated five careers
THE GOOD...
created
39
%
Small
show
growth
since 2003
50%
Nearly
jobs will be
60%
for jobs that will be
are at risk of
5.0mill jobs
will disappear in the
2 in3
radically
three years per job
of
Jobs MOST at Risk
Creatives
Thinkers & Planners
Labour Intensive Low Skilled
THE BAD...
Admin Assistants
Jobs LEAST at Risk
Care Givers
Doers
Specialists
Hairdressers
Electricians
Routine Tasks
they will have
17
exist in the future
in jobs that will not
Telemarketers Machinists
Real Estate Agents
Gardeners
Auditors
Bar tenders
Economists
Social Workers
Surgeons
Physiotherapists
Educators
Scientists
Dental Hygienists Barristers
Emergency Plumbers
Bank Tellers
Security Guards
Delivery Drivers
Accountants
Marketers
Managers
Fitness Motivators
Waiters
Don't just
Survive...
Thrive!
1
Do an AI
Skills
Inventory
2 Collaborate
with Skill
Identify other jobs you could do
Analyse how 'at risk' these
jobs are
Match this information with
emerging industries
If you need additional skills,
get to work
Take any opportunity to keep
your skills sharp & relevant
Recognise that your network is
part of your value proposition
Embrace people who challenge
your worldviews
Learn to work well with a wide
range of personalities
Connect virtually with far flung
people in a meaningful way
3
Build a
Solid
Identity
Become an expert in your field
Expand your interests
eg.language, sport, music
Embrace a sense of purpose eg.
rituals, exercise, mindfulness
Work for meaning & fulfilment
to achieve career longevity
Data Processors
Invest your time in fulfilling
activities outside of work
Embrace
your Inner
Entrepreneur
4Anticipate what your
consumers' needs will be
Translate these needs into
product offerings
Establish a digital presence.
Use free website builders
Connect with customers via
algorithims & apps
"The secret of change is to focus all your energy,
not in fighting the old,
but on building the new."
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Career...
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Consultancy
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Consultancy
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Sources:
www.news.com.au/finance/work/careers/australians-need-to-wake-up-to-the-robot-threat-with-five-million-jobs-at-risk-
futurist-shara-evans/news-story/4b715d65a40cf955a4c7cbde9a92609d
https://blog.firedrop.ai/why-self-employment-is-the-future-of-work-f45da4bfe8c
www.huffingtonpost.com.au/mark-mccrindle/how-to-future-proof-your-career_a_21652399/
www.nbnco.com.au/content/dam/nbnco2/documents/beauty-and-the-geek-jobs-of-the-future-unveiled.pdf