A sample survey by the CFA Institute found that more than 70 percent of graduates conducted a survey that Artificial Intelligence (AI) would make its desired jobs difficult to secure.
At the same time, 92 percent said that gaining proficiency in AI or automation equipment would increase their career prospects.
The CFA Institute, the Global Association of Investment Professionals, released the Global Graduate Outlook Survey 2025 on Thursday, which captured the insight by more than 9,000 fresh graduates, including 1,250 on the sector of the career, confidence level and other people from India.
According to the report, Indian graduates are more likely than the global average to think that AI or automation tools will make it more difficult to secure jobs they want.
While more than 50 percent are confident that they will be able to use AI effectively, 56 percent feel that having AI skills will give them an edge in the job market, in addition to having relevant soft skills.
Interest in AI career has also seen a steady growth, which has increased from 59 percent to 63 percent in 2024 this year. Emphasized the CFA report, “It reflects a decisive axis towards the more future lined areas, which is powered by both awareness and adaptation.
Aarti Porwal, Senior Country Head of CFA Institute in India said, “For this generation, AI is not just a choice. And they are aware of how compulsory it is for professional development and is keen to achieve relevant skills.”
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The report reiterated that for three consecutive years, the finance sector tops the list of career preferences among graduates, 38 percent expressed the most confidence in the field, followed by (32 percent) and education (21 percent).
The order of sectors is the same as last year’s report.
But the finance sector has noted a significant jump of 38 percent to feel more confident about the career prospects in the region last year.
For people confident about the finance sector for a promising career, 23 percent graduates consider it a stable and attractive career option, while 26 percent graduates find the most valuable field to make it a career.
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Professor of Dye Patil University, present to start the report in Mumbai, Dr. Archana Singh said, “Finance sector is developing over time. In this new version, it is focused on tech-capable finance with the use of technologies like generative AI, blockchain etc.. It is mandatory for students to get relevant training for this developed sector.”
In particular, most graduates (40 pay rent) replied that they want a job immediately after graduation.
Whereas 68 percent believe that certificates provide a better career progression than postgraduate degrees, reflecting a clear change towards flexible, result-operated learning on higher education.
The report said that 85 percent of Indian graduates say that certificates have directly improved their employment or earnings.
Porwal said, “Insight clearly shows a generation that is not only confident, but also intentionally in the career’s point of view.”
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