{"id":20078,"date":"2025-03-05T09:17:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T09:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kood.tech\/?p=20078"},"modified":"2025-03-05T09:18:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T09:18:52","slug":"will-ai-take-my-job-away-insights-from-the-kood-jobfair-panel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kood.tech\/en\/articles-en\/will-ai-take-my-job-away-insights-from-the-kood-jobfair-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"Will AI Take My Job Away? Insights from the kood\/JobFair panel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-el\">5.03.2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\">Artificial intelligence has been making waves across industries, sparking both excitement and concern about the future of work. At the <a href=\"https:\/\/kood.tech\/en\/study\/career-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kood.tech\/en\/study\/career-support\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kood\/JobFair<\/a>, industry experts gathered to discuss one of the most pressing questions of our time: Will AI take my job away?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\">The discussion, moderated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/laurihaav\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lauri Haav<\/a>, CEO of \/\/kood, brought together <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cakabey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Olgun \u00c7akabey<\/a> (Competence Lead at Swedbank), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ragnartoomla\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ragnartoomla\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ragnar Toomla<\/a> (Chief Product Owner at SEB), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/zapolskydovnar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vadzim Zapolski-Dounar <\/a>(Principal Software Engineer at Pipedrive), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/martinkapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Martin Kapp<\/a> (Head of Engineering Platform at Omniva) to unpack the impact of AI on the job market. While concerns about automation replacing human workers are valid, the panelists largely agreed that AI is more likely to <strong>transform<\/strong> jobs rather than eliminate them altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"--ama-heading-stencil-color: var(--ama-accent-color-1)\" class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\"><strong>AI as an augmenter, not a replacer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\"><strong>Olgun \u00c7akabey<\/strong> highlighted how AI is already reshaping the finance sector, enabling employees to focus on strategic decision-making rather than repetitive tasks. He emphasised that instead of fearing job loss, professionals should focus on how AI can enhance their productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\">Similarly, <strong>Ragnar Toomla<\/strong> from SEB noted that AI acts as a <strong>co-pilot<\/strong>, allowing teams to automate tedious tasks while human expertise remains essential for creativity, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/kood.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KOOD_JOHVI_210225-121-1160x773.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kood.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KOOD_JOHVI_210225-121-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/kood.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KOOD_JOHVI_210225-121-195x130.jpg 195w, https:\/\/kood.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KOOD_JOHVI_210225-121-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"--ama-heading-stencil-color: var(--ama-accent-color-2)\" class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\"><strong>The need for adaptability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\"><strong>Vadzim Zapolski-Dounar<\/strong> of Pipedrive pointed out that developers and tech professionals should embrace continuous learning.<em> \u201cThe landscape of work is shifting, and those who upskill and learn how to collaborate with AI will thrive in the future,\u201d <\/em>he said. He encouraged attendees to explore AI tools, experiment with automation, and stay ahead of industry trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\"><strong>Martin Kapp<\/strong> from Omniva shared insights from the logistics sector, where AI is playing a crucial role in optimizing supply chains. However, he emphasized that human problem-solving skills remain irreplaceable. <em>\u201cAI can analyze data, but it still takes people to understand the bigger picture and make the right decisions,\u201d<\/em> he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"--ama-heading-stencil-color: var(--ama-accent-color-3)\" class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\"><strong>Preparing for an AI-driven future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\">The panelists agreed that <strong>embracing AI as a tool rather than a threat<\/strong> is key to job security. Some actionable takeaways for professionals included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-el\">\n<li><strong>Stay curious:<\/strong> Keep learning about AI advancements relevant to your field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Develop soft skills:<\/strong> Communication, critical thinking, and adaptability will be even more valuable in an AI-driven workplace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leverage AI tools:<\/strong> Instead of resisting change, explore how AI can streamline your workflow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/kood.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KOOD_JOHVI_210225-116-1160x773.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kood.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KOOD_JOHVI_210225-116-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/kood.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KOOD_JOHVI_210225-116-195x130.jpg 195w, https:\/\/kood.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/KOOD_JOHVI_210225-116-60x40.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"--ama-heading-stencil-color: var(--ama-accent-color-4)\" class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\">So, will AI take your job away? <strong>Not if you&#8217;re prepared.<\/strong> The future of work belongs to those who are adaptable, eager to learn, and open to leveraging AI as a powerful ally. As the panelists emphasised, the question shouldn\u2019t be whether AI will replace jobs, but rather <strong>how we can use AI to create new opportunities and redefine the way we work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el\"><strong>Want to hear the full discussion?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/video.saundland.ee\/play\/?v=koodjobfair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the panel talk<\/a> from the kood\/Job Fair and gain deeper insights into the evolving job market in the age of AI!<\/p>\n<div class=\"ama-block block-seperator full-width\" style=\"--seperator-bgcolor: var(--ama-accent-color-1);\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5.03.2025 Artificial intelligence has been making waves across industries, sparking both excitement and concern about the future of work. 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