Linkedin CEO Says Fancy Degrees Will Matter Less in the Future of Work

Top college degrees may no longer provide the edge they once did in the job market, per LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky. 'I think the mindset shift is probably the most exciting thing because my guess is that the future of work belongs not anymore to the people that have the fanciest degrees or went to the best colleges, but to the people who are adaptable, forward thinking, ready to learn, and ready to embrace these tools,' Roslansky said. 'It really kind of opens up the playing field in a way that I think we've never seen before.'

A 2024 Microsoft survey found 71% of business leaders would choose less-experienced candidates with AI skills over experienced candidates without them. LinkedIn data showed job postings requiring AI literacy increased about 70% year-over-year. Roslansky said AI will not replace humans but people who embrace AI will replace those who don't.

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