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SUMMARY:Certified for Success: How AI Skills Improve Job Prospects - Fabia
 n Stephany (Oxford Internet Institute)
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251022T130000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251022T140000
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DESCRIPTION:AI is often seen as a job killer — but our latest OII study 
 suggests it could actually help you get hired. A new international experim
 ent with recruiters and HR professionals in the US\, UK\, and Germany show
 s that AI skills significantly improve a candidate’s chances of being in
 vited to an interview. Applicants with certified AI skills — through onl
 ine courses\, platforms\, or university programs — were even more likely
  to be shortlisted. These certifications not only increase visibility in h
 iring processes but also help offset traditional disadvantages\, such as l
 ower levels of formal education\, career changes\, or gender-related bias.
  As AI continues to reshape the world of work\, it may also be opening new
  doors to employment. The findings highlight the need for inclusive reskil
 ling programmes and accessible certification pathways to ensure broader ac
 cess to the benefits of AI. Investing in micro-credential infrastructure c
 ould play a key role in making the future of work more equitable.\n\nVisit
  www.skillscale.org for more details on the study.\nSpeakers:\nFabian Step
 hany (Oxford Internet Institute)
LOCATION:Rewley House (Lecture Theatre or Zoom)\, 1-7 Wellington Square OX
 1 2JA
TZID:Europe/London
URL:https://talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/58496b20-1d59-4060-b599-dad60b673c50/
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