Own The Conversation - Issue 106
Relaunching the Personal Branding Challenge for Conversation Designers | Indeed data on AI jobs | Conversational AI Jobs | Mentoring | Events | It's Own The Conversation #106
Colleagues
I got my hands on some data from Indeed, and the results are both exciting and telling—especially if you’re a professional in Conversational AI.
I’ve been diving deep into some recent numbers, and the trends are pretty clear: we're at the dawn of a major surge in demand for AI talent, particularly in areas related to Generative AI and Conversational AI. Let me walk you through what I found, and more importantly, what it means for all of us in this space.
The Great AI Job Market Comeback of 2023
At the start of 2023, after a dip in 2022, the job market for AI-related roles bounced back with a vengeance. According to Indeed data, postings containing Artificial Intelligence-related terms rebounded significantly across key markets like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. This recovery marks a renewed push by companies to ramp up their AI initiatives after a period of caution.
For Conversational AI professionals, this is particularly exciting because it signals that organizations are doubling down on automation, customer interaction technologies, and AI-powered customer support.
Generative AI Takes Center Stage
The real kicker, though, was the data on Generative AI job postings. Starting around mid-2023, there was a massive spike in demand for talent with skills in Generative AI. We're talking exponential growth, particularly in markets like Canada and the United States. This tells us that companies aren’t just experimenting with AI anymore—they’re going all-in, especially with tools that can create content, automate conversations, and scale customer engagement.
The implications are huge: as organizations rush to integrate these advanced AI technologies, they need skilled professionals who can translate business needs into effective conversational experiences. If you’re a Conversation Designer, Prompt Engineer, or AI Product Manager, you’re sitting at the intersection of one of the most dynamic trends in tech right now.
Why This Matters for You
So, what’s behind this surge, and why should you care? Let’s break it down:
Businesses are scaling AI solutions rapidly, especially in customer-facing areas. This means a sharp increase in demand for roles that can design, deploy, and optimize conversational interfaces.
Generative AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s becoming a core part of customer experience strategies. As companies integrate advanced chatbots and virtual assistants, they need experts who can fine-tune AI conversations to be more natural, engaging, and aligned with their brand voice.
The data shows that Canada and the UK are leading the charge, with the US not far behind. If you're considering your next career move, these are the markets where AI talent is in highest demand right now.
A Regional Breakdown: Where Are the Opportunities?
Canada: The data shows an impressive spike in AI job postings since mid-2023. This aligns with Canada's growing tech ecosystem, which is rapidly becoming a hotspot for AI innovation.
United States and United Kingdom: Both regions are seeing strong growth, driven by aggressive digital transformation initiatives and increased AI investments.
Australia and Germany: These markets are steadily growing but at a more measured pace, which may be due to regulatory environments or different industry focuses. Still, there’s no shortage of opportunities if you’re looking in the right places.
How to Leverage These Trends as a Conversational AI Professional
Here’s the bottom line: companies need your skills now more than ever. To take advantage of this surge, consider focusing on:
Upskilling in Generative AI tools: The demand for expertise in LLMs (Large Language Models) and prompt engineering is skyrocketing. Whether it’s fine-tuning conversational models or designing chat flows, understanding how to leverage Generative AI will set you apart.
Mastering user-centric conversation design: It’s not just about implementing AI—it’s about creating natural, engaging interactions that drive real business value. This is where your expertise in crafting intuitive conversations can shine.
Exploring new markets: If you’ve been considering a shift, this is the perfect time to explore roles in regions with strong AI adoption. Canada, the UK, and the US are ripe with opportunities for those with the right skill set.
Wrapping Up: The AI Revolution Is Here—And It’s Just Getting Started
The data is clear: we’re in the middle of a rapid expansion in the AI job market, and the demand for Conversational AI professionals is set to grow even further. If you’ve been on the fence about investing more in your skills, there’s no better time than now to dive deeper into the world of AI.
As companies race to integrate these technologies, there’s a unique window of opportunity for those who can design, build, and optimize AI-driven conversations. Whether it’s creating seamless customer support experiences, automating internal workflows, or driving engagement through AI-powered chatbots—the future is conversational, and the time to act is now.
The Bot Jobs 25-day Personal Branding Challenge for Conversation Designers
Recently, several conversation designers took part in my 7-day challenge. The feedback was clear - they wanted to spend more time working through this. So, I have stretched it out across 25 days.
Starting on 25th November, this challenge will help you:
✨ Define your personal brand
✨ Optimize your LinkedIn profile
✨ Build a standout resume & portfolio
✨ Create thought leadership content
✨ Expand your network
For a ridiculously small investment, you can take learn how to give your personal brand a glow-up in just one week! It costs the same as 2 cups of your favourite coffee-shop coffee.
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So, without further ado, let's dive in and Own The Conversation!
Here’s to another great week ahead,
Martyn
Jobs
There are too many jobs to post here individually, so here are the job categories that you can get to quickly from here.
#Computational Linguistics Roles#
FYI, if you want timely alerts on roles added to Bot Jobs, then we already have email notifications, which you can sign up to at Bot Jobs, the jobs are all posted to our LinkedIn page and we have a LinkedIn newsletter for regular lists of roles available. I even post them to my X (formally, Twitter) feed and now to our own subreddit.
There are three ways that I help connect job seekers to opportunities, and employers to Conversational AI professionals:
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Bot Jobs Talent Pool… Employers, by getting access to the Talent Pool, can get direct access to candidates without the hassle of advertising and screening applications. If you’re in the market for a new role, or even a conversation, then make sure your profile is up to date and that you turn on the “Display my profile to employers” option on your profile.
Bot Jobs Freelancers… As a freelancer, by joining us, you can not only showcase your skills with your free portfolio builder but also connect with businesses that value your expertise. As a business member, you get to tap into a pool of talented freelancers ready to bring their unique perspectives to your projects.
Bot Jobs Mentors
We now have three kind community members who have put themselves forward as mentors. Will you?
Just hit the ‘Post a job’ button and select the free 'Mentoring’ option.
Events to Attend: 2024 events
I’m curating a crowdsourced list of events to attend in 2024. 30+ events already listed. Are you running a meetup, webinar, summit or conference? Take a look and remember to add your event here. Networking at these kinds of events has brought new opportunities for community members, so make sure to take advantage of any event you can.
I’ll be adding a list for 2025 events soon.
As always, if you want to add anything to the next newsletter (events/jobs etc.) then feel free to DM me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Threads.
Here’s hoping you have a great week.
Yours in AI,
Martyn
