In hiring, genuine AI capability shows up through curiosity and real experience, Blackford said. “Strong candidates can talk honestly about something they tried, what did not work, and what they learned,” he said, adding “these skills apply equally to engineers, product managers, and technology leaders.”
Many companies are upskilling their employees with citizen developer programs. That helps employees take the initiative to solve problems and is an asset that job seekers can carry over to their next job.
Software company Ivanti, for instance, has an AI Governance Council that encourages employees to participate and deploy AI skills.
