Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Management and Economics (ICMRME 2025)

The AI Paradox: Students’ Perceptions of Employability in a Transforming Labor Market

Authors
Houcine Khinibilla1, *, Moulay Hachem Fadili1, Abdellatif Aziki1, Abdelaziz Ourrani1, Nawal Ilahiane1, 2
1Research Laboratory for Digital Management, Innovation and Logistics (MADILOG), Ibn ZOHR University, ENCG, Agadir, Morocco
2Department of Accounting, Audit, Risk Management and Entrepreneurship, The University of Mons-Hainaut, Mons, Belgium
*Corresponding author. Email: khinibilla.houcine@edu.uiz.ac.ma
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Houcine Khinibilla
Available Online 17 November 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-892-9_4How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence (AI); Perceived Employability; Students; Career Readiness; Future Workforce
Abstract

As artificial intelligence transforms the job market at an unprecedented pace, students are grappling with both excitement and uncertainty about their career prospects. This systematic review dives deep into the complex ways students perceive the impact of AI on their future careers, exploring both the opportunities and challenges that come with this technological revolution. By synthesizing existing research, we uncover the skills and competencies students believe are crucial for success in an AI-driven world. We also delve into their anxieties about job displacement and the evolving nature of work. Our goal is to identify key themes, gaps in research, and emerging trends that will guide future studies and educational strategies. To achieve this, we’ve used a rigorous systematic literature review approach to gather and analyze relevant studies across various disciplines, including education, computer science, business, and social sciences. This comprehensive perspective helps us understand how students can be best prepared for thriving careers in the AI era.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Management and Economics (ICMRME 2025)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
17 November 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-892-9
ISSN
2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-892-9_4How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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