The Future of Jobs with Soumya Bhowmick

Interview Notes

For this episode, we are joined by Soumya Bhowmick, Fellow and Lead for World Economies and Sustainability at the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy (CNED), Observer Research Foundation. A veteran at the intersection of policy, economics, and global development, Soumya equips us with a down-to-earth yet global perspective on the future of work that is still not that far away from us.

Soumya points out that in a world that is becoming more and more influenced by AI, automation, and remote work, the earth is moving under our feet. He talks the changes through with clarity and nuance, explaining not only what is going on but what the consequences will be for students, for workers, and for economies everywhere.

So, the episode covers:

• The rapidly moving effect of AI and robotics on job opportunities, particularly for the young who are still to join the market
• The raising of new skills such as digital literacy, adaptability, critical thinking, and the reasons why they have become equal to the traditional qualifications
• Why it is not just the case that flexibility is a popular trend, however, it has now become an absolutely necessary mindset due to the changes and unpredictability in the labor market of today
• In what way students of developing economies may have access to the global opportunities and become the best players in the most competitive spaces
• The unrecognized significance of the internships and freelance gigs that are are such good sources for nurturing confidence, networks, and career momentum

It was not merely a discussion, but also a reality check, a weaver of the road ahead and a call for response. No matter if you're just starting your career or already deep in the digital movement, Soumya's understanding is clear, on time, and unexpectedly uplifting.

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