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Master Tasks, Not Skills: Navigating AI Job Market

11/9/2025

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Wharton professor Ethan Mollick says young job seekers should master tasks rather than specific skills in the AI era.
He argues many skills will become obsolete as technology evolves and that clear instructions to AI matter.
He adds that a humanities foundation can help and that soft skills like communication and leadership matter.
Mollick notes AI's impact on entry-level jobs, especially for Gen Z, and calls for urgent job restructuring.

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Wharton professor Ethan Mollick says young job seekers should master tasks rather than specific skills in the AI era.
He argues many skills will become obsolete as technology evolves and that clear instructions to AI matter.
He adds that a humanities foundation can help and that soft skills like communication and leadership matter.
Mollick notes AI's impact on entry-level jobs, especially for Gen Z, and calls for urgent job restructuring.