The Three Tiers
Tier 1 (AI-Assisted) is the baseline — confident daily use of common AI tools for drafting, scheduling, and documentation. Tier 2 (AI-Augmented) covers roles where AI and human judgment are closely integrated, with the worker using AI tools as part of a defined workflow rather than ad hoc. Tier 3 (AI-Fluent Specialist) covers roles such as AI operations, prompt engineering, and model QA, where the worker configures and manages AI systems directly. The tiers describe demonstrated familiarity, not a guarantee of outcomes — what they give you is a clear, honest read on where a candidate actually sits.
Why It Matters for Remote Teams
For a remote team, the value is predictability. Knowing a candidate's tier upfront means less guesswork about ramp-up and fewer surprises about how comfortable they are with the tools you already use. Combined with the cost advantage of hiring from Southeast Asia — which varies by role and market rather than landing on any single fixed percentage — it lets you build a capable, AI-fluent team without losing the human judgment the tools can't replace.
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