Own The Conversation - Issue 93
How many AI jobs? Check out the latest blog on freelancing and tell us if you are freelancing. It's Own The Conversation #93
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This year sees an incredible new venue, an extra day, a whole second stage dedicated to developers and a brand new awards ceremony celebrating the best of the Conversational AI community.
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AND… some breaking news for everybody is that I will be speaking on the final day. I’ll be talking about the state of the market for Conversational AI professionals and take a look back over 3+ years of data from Bot Jobs.
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Colleagues
We are definitely in demand! The lovely thing about being plugged into the wider talent and people ecosystem is getting my hands on some interesting data. While I await an official report, I am hearing that for every 15 vacancies in the US at the moment, at least one of those requires some kind of AI skill or experience.
While last year was definitely the year of corporates trying to get their heads around the opportunities AI can deliver, this year is starting to look like the year of operationalising - at least from a proof of concept/pilot perspective.
One thing that this has made me think about more is freelancing - a lot of companies are going to be running projects that need freelancers. So, I wanted to get a feel for the current state of the freelancer market in the Conversational AI space.
So, without further ado, let's dive in and Own The Conversation!
To another great week ahead,
Martyn
Jobs
We running at over 100 jobs live on the board continuously now, and there are now too many jobs being added to list them individually in this newsletter, as Substack is telling me that it’s too long to send by emails.
So, here’s the job categories that you can get to quickly from here.
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.
There are now three ways that I help connect job seekers to opportunities, and employers to Conversational AI professionals:
Bot Jobs… The original and largest job board dedicated to Conversational AI roles, globally. Register for job alerts and get the latest jobs straight into your inbox daily or weekly. Remember, readers of this newsletter get 25% off their first featured post by using the coupon code “SUBSCRIBER”.
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.
Latest Blog from Bot Jobs
Our latest blog delves into the advantages of freelancing in the conversational AI industry. Discover how freelancing can offer unparalleled flexibility, diverse project experience, and the potential for higher earnings. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, learn how to build a strong personal brand and compelling portfolio. Additionally, we explore how employers can benefit from accessing specialised talent and innovative solutions, and how tech vendors can support their developer communities by promoting freelance opportunities. Dive into practical tips and strategies to leverage freelancing and elevate your career or projects to the next level.
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.
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
