Dear Reader,

Since the release of ChatGPT to the public in November 2022, we have witnessed the beginnings of one of the most transformative technological revolutions in history. In my lifetime, I have seen only three tech innovations that compare in scope, impact and opportunity: desktop computing, the Internet and smartphones. So to say generative AI is big is an understatement; it’s life-altering, and especially when it comes to the world of tech careers and hiring.

AI itself is far from new. Many businesses, including Dice, have been incorporating AI and machine learning-related elements into their software and products for years. In our case, the very foundation of the Dice platform is built upon AI. For many others, however, the dawn of Generative AI (or GenAI for short) is the first direct contact with artificial intelligence or true machine learning. As with any new technology, the reaction has been markedly mixed.

For tech recruiters, the entrance of AI to the industry means having a good sense on what AI means for the world now and in the future, what it means for your business, and perhaps most importantly, how it complements and changes the day-to-day tactics you employ to source and hire high-performing tech teams. Because we are on the frontier of this technology, there are few who truly understand it, giving you an advantage to provide a tremendous source of value in the capital most important to any organization: its people.

We’ve put together this guide to help you understand AI, and the tech professionals who make it possible, a bit better so that you can start to answer those questions for yourself, including:

• How is AI impacting the business landscape? Read More.
• What are the new opportunities and challenges AI brings to tech hiring? Read More.
• What kind of AI roles are out there and how will this reshape your team's structure? Read More.
• What are the core skills AI tech professionals need to be successful? Read More.
• How can you help your existing talent build the right skills to be competitive in this environment? Read More.

However you feel about AI, your role as a tech recruiter has never been more important. CTOs, CIOs and tech leaders need you to help them build out their teams in the right way; hiring managers need your understanding of the landscape, roles and skills to help filter through the candidates coming in; tech professionals need you as their advocate throughout the hiring process. I believe it’s well worth your time to read through this guide. Thank you for all you do for candidates, businesses and for Dice, and remember, we’re here to help when you need us.

Art Zeile

CEO, Dice