In Brief
- AI is set to automate entry-level routine tasks typically assigned to freshers.
- This shift threatens the traditional middle-class career progression model.
- Freshers traditionally built foundational skills by managing routine work under senior guidance.
- Companies will need new strategies for skill development and on-the-job training.
The conventional career ladder in India has involved freshers joining companies and initially managing routine tasks. They would learn from seniors and gradually shoulder greater responsibilities, marking their growth trajectory. However, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is expected to disrupt this model significantly.
AI automation can handle many routine entry-level jobs traditionally assigned to freshers, potentially reducing available opportunities for learning on the job.
This shift is likely to alter how middle-class workers in India experience career progression, forcing both employees and employers to reconsider skill development and role design. Industry experts highlight that while AI can improve productivity, it also demands new approaches to employee training and career advancement. New strategies may be needed to equip freshers with relevant skills beyond routine tasks, as those jobs become automated.
