Harris Poll: 93% of US job seekers believe they have the AI skills employers want
Key points
- 93% of job seekers say they have the AI skills employers want; 35% think firms expect advanced proficiency
- 41% of hiring managers say candidates need advanced or expert level
- 90% of hiring managers look for at least basic AI proficiency
Benzinga reports that a 2026 Harris Poll survey for Express Employment Professionals found 93% of U.S. job seekers believe they have the AI skills employers want, while only 35% think firms expect advanced or expert proficiency. Among hiring managers, 41% say candidates need that level, and 90% look for at least basic AI proficiency. The report also interviewed AI automation creator Nate Herk.
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