The Three Questions That Guide Every Big Decision

Recruiters will, very soon, not ask if you know how to use Generative AI (GenAI). They will ask something far more pertinent: "What can you do with GenAl that others can't?

- DR SANKU BOSE

That question captures a fundamental shift already underway in the professional sphere. Knowing how to access Al will no longer distinguish one candidate from another. Everyone will have that access. The true differentiator will be imagination, application and the ability to produce outcomes that weave human judgment with machine intelligence.

GenAI has democratised access to Al in ways the world has never seen before. Millions can prompt tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Midjourney, but only a few can craft solutions that reshape how industries operate. A digital skills report from TeamLease already points to a staggering 53 percent talent shortfall projected by 2026, with only one qualified professional for every ten open roles in generative AI. The gap between those who merely use and consume Al and those who can truly "think" with it is widening rapidly.

It is no longer about coding or command of technology alone... it is about contextual intelligence, the ability to blend domain knowledge in finance, healthcare, media, or law with the possibilities that generative models unlock. Recruiters have begun to recognise this. They are not just looking for qualifications or certifications but for evidence of originality like how candidates design, build, automate, and ethically deploy AI to create value where none existed before. And how intelligently they can "prompt" systems.