Chmura Economics & Analytics’ Post

📰 In a recent article for The Seattle Times, Mike Chmura helps shed light on Seattle’s position as a growing #AI hub—and the hurdles both candidates and companies face. While Seattle ranks among the top U.S. cities for #AIhiring, it’s not always a straightforward journey for job seekers or employers. • 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Seattle is seeing a surge in AI job postings, largely from tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft. With such competition, even highly qualified candidates face challenges in landing roles. • 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 - Companies report difficulty finding candidates with the niche expertise needed for today’s AI projects, particularly as the field requires constant upskilling to keep up with new advancements. • 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀 - Many candidates are vying for entry into this booming market, but without specialized experience, they often struggle to stand out. 💡 Seattle’s AI hiring landscape is a great example of the broader trends across the AI job market. What shifts have you seen in your market? Share your thoughts and observations with us in the comments below! To dive deeper, check out the full article here: https://hubs.la/Q02WrfjD0

Why Seattle’s tech firms are having trouble hiring for AI jobs

Why Seattle’s tech firms are having trouble hiring for AI jobs

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