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Recruiters who specialize in finding candidates for AI roles at OpenAI, AWS, and Uber share their advice for applicants.

The ultimate guide to getting a job in AI

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BY AJ Eckstein7 minute read

Investors are pouring money into the Artificial Intelligence industry. And now, the AI sector is offering some of the most exorbitant salaries in tech

AI-related startups raised close to $50 billion last year, according to Crunchbase data, with certain companies, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, raising billions all on their own. A 2023 survey by Biz Report determined that AI-related jobs can offer job-seekers 77% higher salaries on average than other occupations, with some starting salaries as high as $450,000 a year. 

But how does one actually land an AI-related job in this AI boom? What do recruiters who hire for AI-focused roles even look for, given that this space is relatively new?

I interviewed three recruiting leaders from OpenAI, Uber, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to pull back the curtain and help you get hired. Here’s what they had to say. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

AJ Eckstein is a speaker and writer focusing on Gen Z, career/jobs, brand marketing, creators, and the future of work. He’s the founder of The Final Round and Creator Match. More


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