AI Skills Now Required in 78% of IT Job Postings: What This Means for Thailand’s Talent Market

ByEvantis

The global IT landscape is shifting faster than ever… and AI is at the center of the transformation.
A recent study from the AI Workforce Consortium — analyzing job postings across G7 countries between July 2024 and June 2025 — revealed a striking trend:

78% of all IT job postings now explicitly require AI skills.

This isn’t a distant future prediction. It’s happening now. And for employers and candidates in Thailand, the implications are huge.

AI Has Become a Standard Skill — Not a Niche Specialization

Across Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US, seven of the ten fastest-growing IT jobs already include a direct AI component:

  • Software Engineers

  • AI/ML Developers

  • Cloud Engineers

  • Data Engineers

  • Cybersecurity specialists with AI tooling experience

  • Product and platform roles that now integrate AI workflows

At the same time, soft skills like communication, teamwork, adaptability, and ethical decision-making are becoming more important — because organizations need people who can use AI responsibly, not just technically.

This mirrors what we see at Evantis Talent Solutions: AI exposure is rapidly becoming a baseline requirement across IT, digital, and even non-technical roles.

By 2030, AI Skills Will Be as Basic as PC Skills Today

As workplace-AI expert Yasmin Weiß notes:

By 2030, lacking AI skills will be viewed the same way as not knowing how to use a computer today.

That’s a dramatic mindset shift for both candidates and organizations.

It also aligns with predictions from the World Economic Forum:

  • 83 million jobs may be displaced by automation

  • 698 million new jobs may emerge

The challenge?
The people whose roles are being automated typically don’t have the qualifications for the new jobs being created.

That means reskilling, not just upskilling, will be critical.

Reskilling: The Real Challenge Ahead

Many industries still rely heavily on traditional skill paths, making rapid reskilling difficult. Questions arise like:

  • Can an administrative employee transition into cybersecurity or cloud support in a short timeframe?

  • Can workers adapt their professional identity multiple times in their career?

  • Do companies have the training infrastructure to support this change?

Developed nations with aging populations will especially feel this shift.
In Thailand, where tech adoption is accelerating across banks, telecom, insurance, manufacturing, and consulting, the reskilling gap is widening.

To stay competitive, companies need to invest in training and talent pipelines now, not later.

Are Entry-Level Jobs Disappearing?

It’s true that globally, job postings for entry-level roles — especially in law, consulting, and software — are declining as AI takes over repetitive tasks.

But Cisco and other global employers argue we’re not heading toward a “lost generation.”
Instead, companies are:

  • Accelerating tech transformation

  • Prioritizing experienced talent today

  • Preparing for a major generational turnover in 5–7 years

  • Redesigning entry-level roles to focus on complex, knowledge-based tasks instead of routine work

At Evantis, we already see this shift among our clients in Thailand — junior roles now require stronger analytical ability, AI familiarity, and the readiness to learn fast.

What This Means for Employers in Thailand

1. AI capability must become part of workforce planning

Teams need more than engineers — they need AI-literate employees across operations, HR, finance, logistics, and customer service.

2. Reskilling programs will become a competitive advantage

Organizations that invest in learning now will lead in productivity and innovation later.

3. Hiring must prioritize adaptability, not just technical expertise

The most valuable employees will be those who can learn new tools quickly.

4. Redesigning job scopes is essential

Entry-level positions and mid-career transition roles will need clearer learning pathways and AI-enhanced responsibilities.

What This Means for Job Seekers in Thailand

1. AI skills are no longer optional

Even basic AI literacy — ChatGPT usage, AI productivity tools, automation concepts — is becoming a standard expectation.

2. Technical candidates must deepen their AI exposure

Cloud + AI, data + AI, cybersecurity + AI… hybrid roles are becoming the norm.

3. Soft skills matter more than ever

AI can generate answers… but people still drive problem-solving, collaboration, and leadership.

4. Adaptability will define your long-term career

Those who embrace new skill sets will have the strongest future opportunities.

How Evantis Talent Solutions Helps Companies Adapt

As Thailand’s forward-thinking recruitment partner, Evantis supports organizations in:

We’re not just matching CVs…
We help companies future-proof their workforce.

Final Thoughts

The global shift toward AI-driven work isn’t slowing down — it’s accelerating.
For companies and candidates in Thailand, the time to prepare is now.

Whether you’re planning your next career move or building a future-ready workforce, Evantis Talent Solutions is here to help you navigate the transformation with clarity and confidence.

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