AI buzzwords are making the job hunt harder - for everyone

"are just branded with AI buzzwords to attract talent or to signal innovation without actually requiring real AI expertise,"

"Conversely, there are some roles where you actually need AI literacy, but employers are failing to clarify what that actually means. Is it technical depth? Is it business fluency? And so I think it's creating a bit of confusion for candidates and misalignment in"

"and don't just drop terms,"

Employers increasingly use AI-related buzzwords to appear cutting-edge, creating AI language inflation that pads job descriptions with capabilities not essential to roles. Job seekers often respond by adding AI terminology to resumes, sometimes without deep expertise. Candidates should learn the different flavors of AI—machine learning, generative AI, and agents—and avoid merely dropping terms. Employers should clarify whether AI literacy requires technical depth or business fluency. Many employers value curiosity and a willingness to learn over specific AI skills. Some roles are branded with AI terms to attract talent while other roles genuinely require clarified AI competencies.

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