Wednesday, September 23, 2026
93% of Job Seekers Say They Are AI-Ready, but 41% of Employers Expect Advanced Skills
Nearly every job seeker believes they are AI-ready, but many may be underestimating what companies now expect, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. That confidence is nearly universal, with 93% of job seekers saying they have the AI skills employers want. However, only 35% of job seekers believe companies are looking for advanced or expert AI capabilities, while 41% of hiring managers say candidates need them. AI proficiency isn’t reserved for highly technical
