These 5 skills are AI-proof and likely to become more valuable 'over the next 5 years,' says Oxford-trained career expert

About 15 years ago, I created an organization to help people find meaningful work. Coming out of school in the wake of the Great Recession, I wanted to provide career resources and advice that my friends and I wish we had when we were young. Since then, we've helped over 3,000 people find fulfilling careers. Back in 2011, when we started, the economy and job market felt uncertain. Now, with the advent of AI, things are shifting again. Over the years, we've identified some key skill areas that are more AI-proof, can transfer across a variety of industries, and are likely to increase in value over the next five years. 1. Communication skills Every organization needs skilled communicators to explain their mission and offerings, both internally and externally. As it becomes easier to create large volumes of content with AI, it's possible the value of content creation will decrease. But the skill of figuring out what to produce in the first place will grow in importance, as will the value of having good judgement about quality. Developing trust and an authentic relationship with your audience will also become more important. More practically, this could look like mastering social media, building a following via a newsletter, gaining PR expertise or running in-person events. 2. Social skills Every job involves working with others, at least to some degree. A study from Harvard economist David J. …