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The Irish Times
Summary
Irish graduates are facing a shifting job market due to AI and automation, but the impact is more nuanced than dramatic headlines suggest. While graduate hiring — especially in accountancy and related fields — is already being affected, broader forces (offshoring, economic conditions) also play a big part. Experts say AI is more reshaping tasks than replacing entire jobs: automating routine tasks, meaning graduates must adapt by emphasising creativity, human judgement, decision-making and transparency. Those who succeed will be ones who treat career development as lifelong learning, stay technically literate, and stand out in how they communicate, think, and add value beyond what a machine can do.
Key Points
- Graduate roles in fields like accountancy are being reduced, partly due to AI/automation.
- Media coverage tends toward exaggeration; many effects are emerging but not yet fully realised.
- Tasks that require creativity, human interaction, or decision-making are harder for AI to replicate; these are where graduates can differentiate themselves.
- Familiarity with AI tools and continuous learning are becoming essential parts of employability.
- Graduates who write well, show personality, judgement, and can work with newer technologies have an advantage.
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