The Skills Employers Want (and How You Can Get Them).

Tech isn’t just changing products — it’s changing how companies hire. In 2024 alone, the number of U.S. job postings requiring AI-related skills grew by 2.5x, according to the Stanford HAI AI Index Report 2025. And it’s not just tech companies doing the hiring.

Consulting firms, financial institutions, marketing teams, and startups are all looking for students who can work with data, understand key tools, and think analytically.

At iXperience, our programs are built to help you build those exact skills — and gain hands-on experience that makes a real difference in job interviews.

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What Employers Are Looking For Right Now.

According to a breakdown of AI-related job listings, the top 10 most in-demand skills are:

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1. Python
   
   
2. Computer Science
   
   
3. Data Science
   
   
4. Data Analysis
   
   
5. Machine Learning
   
   
6. Software Development
   
   
7. Artificial Intelligence
   
   
8. SQL
   
   
9. Cloud Computing
   
   
10. Data Engineering
    
    

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What’s striking is how broad these needs are. While technical roles still top the list, AI-related skills are becoming a requirement in non-technical fields, too. Think consultants who use machine learning to build better strategies. Financial analysts who automate reporting. Marketers who use AI to segment audiences.

In fact, the HAI report notes a sharp increase in AI skills requested in job postings across retail, logistics, healthcare, education, and even agriculture.

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What This Means for Students.

You don’t need to become an AI researcher to benefit. But students who understand how to use tools like Python or SQL, and who know how to interpret data, will be far more competitive across almost every industry.

The report also found that more universities are integrating AI topics into non-computer science majors, because that’s where the job market is going.

Employers are no longer hiring based on just a degree or GPA. They’re looking for evidence of skills,  and even better, experience.

That’s where iXperience comes in.

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How iXperience Helps You Build Skills That Matter.

• Internships with Real Clients
  Work on live projects for companies in finance, consulting, tech, or marketing.
  
  
• Learn From Professionals
  Our instructors have worked at places like McKinsey, Google, and Goldman Sachs. They know what skills actually matter in the job market.
  
  
• Practical, Portfolio-Worthy Work
  You’ll walk away with deliverables that show you can use tools like Python, Excel, or data visualizations to solve real problems.
  
  
• A Global Community of Talent
  Join a network of ambitious students from top universities — and mentors who want to help you grow.
  
  

Get Ready for What’s Next.

AI is already changing the types of roles companies are hiring for,  and the types of skills they value. At iXperience, we help you get ready for that shift by combining hands-on learning with internship experience that prepares you for the real world.

Applications for Summer 2025 are open with limited spaces left.

Whether you’re interested in consulting or finance — this is your chance to stand out.
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Apply Now

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Sources:  Data Source