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Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
How Gen Z Can Enter the Job Market as AI Disrupts Entry-Level Jobs
Is AI taking entry-level jobs away from Gen Z? It definitely is disrupting the norm. Over 30% of workers across generations already worry that AI will take their jobs. And according to Aneesh Raman, LinkedIn's chief economic opportunity officer, they have every reason to be concerned. In a recent New York Times op-ed, Raman discussed the impact of AI on entry-level positions and compared this disruption to the decline of manufacturing in the 1980s. He went so far as to suggest that the corporate ladder, in general, was broken, especially the first rung for entry-level positions. It's no surprise that so many within Gen Z feel hopeless about their job prospects out of college. According to a recent report by the World Economic Forum, 40% of employees are cutting staff and utilizing AI for task automation. And when it comes to the hiring process, 21% of companies are automatically rejecting candidates at all stages without any form of human evaluation or interaction. Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of Duolingo, isn't the only one making an AI-first company. According to The SignalFire State of Talent Report, large tech companies are cutting back 25% on hiring, 50% less than pre-pandemic levels. In short: the demand for entry-level positions is nose-diving to the ground at record speed. So, if you're part of the Gen Z generation, how can you stand out? Here are five practical ways you can adapt, succeed, and compete in an AI-driven workforce. Yes, this technology can feel like a foe, especially after getting your one-hundredth rejection letter. However, you have a superpower and an edge over your older counterparts. Unlike previous generations, technology, specifically AI, comes naturally to you. You don't have to think about how to log into ChatGPT or look up how to create a prompt. And that's what makes you stand out. Your ease of use regarding technology is why companies want you on their team. If you can write code with a single command or craft an entire novel using AI, don't hesitate to showcase your talents. Put your skills in front of your ideal employers and let them see what you're capable of. That can comes in the form of presenting your skills on TikTok, showcasing your AI expertise on a podcast, or writing tutorials for a blog. Artificial intelligence remains, at its core, a tool. So, when companies can see how you master this tool, it sets you apart and makes you stand out above your competition. As I stated above, AI is just a tool. It's like a plane. You still need a skilled pilot to fly. Otherwise, you have a machine without purpose. Invest the time to leverage AI as a skill. Take classes online, get certified by a nearby university, and figure out how to take your AI game to the next level. Because when you're given a trial run to show companies what you can do with this technology, you want to be able to present your skills from a professional position. This means, investing time and money into building an AI background that makes your CV shine. Finding a job today is no small feat, especially with 69% of HR departments relying on AI for candidate assessments. That's why thinking outside the box and investing in AI education shows potential companies that you're serious about learning the skills you need to build up their business and increase their bottom line. Over 75% of companies worldwide want to integrate AI into their everyday operations. However, according to Gartner, they penalize potential candidates for using the same technology to pad their resumes and revise their cover letters. Now, is this fair? Maybe. Maybe not. The point is, it's the reality, and Gen Z needs to figure out how to color within the lines while still displaying their AI prowess. That's why networking and connecting with companies outside their Indeed inbox is really the way to go. In-person events can absolutely be your golden ticket, and here's why: It's no secret that AI isn't making it easy to attain entry-level positions, but nothing in life is easy. When employers see that you can face adversity and be unfazed, they'll see your value. After all, how many people can pivot well and see challenges as opportunities? Not many. But, I will say that when I asked Keith Kakadia and Trevor Koverko their thoughts about Gen Z, entry-level jobs, and AI, they were more than optimistic. Kakadia, founder and CEO of Sociallyin, suggested, 'AI isn't replacing entry-level roles—it's redefining what 'entry-level' even means.' Koverko, co-founder of Sapien, saw it from that perspective as well. He believed that 'The future of technology lies in AI, but it will not replace people. It will give them the tools they need to push their skills further than ever.' Is their optimism justified? It's hard to say. However, one thing is sure: adopting a glass-half-full perspective allows you to transform obstacles into stepping stones. When employers witness your ability to be innovative and adaptable, that skill set will make you memorable. Logan Currie, founder, and COO of Careerspan, uncovered a surprising truth after interviewing over 40 recent hires: nearly all had landed their jobs through relationships rather than traditional resumes. Reflecting on this, Currie remarked, 'The most valuable job search tool today isn't AI. It's the ability to have genuine conversations that showcase your potential.' Again, this is why stepping outside the box and presenting who you are to your intended audience is so essential. Building strong connections allows you to stand out while demonstrating your ability to communicate effectively and operate with empathy to potential employers. So, instead of sending that fifth follow-up email to an AI bot, it might be time to reach out to your real-life contacts and find new ways of putting your name out there. It's a small world, and you have many people who know others. If you want to get your dream job, it might be time to think outside the traditional and go straight to the creative. Because in the words of Gigi Robinson, Gen Z founder, author, and CEO of Its Gigi LLC., 'You are more than just your credentials. You're builders, storytellers, and multi-hyphenates. The question is: Will hiring tech evolve to recognize that?" Hiring tech might be blinded by AI at the moment, but there are still plenty of ways to make your mark and gain that entry-level role. It just takes time, a little bit of creativity, and networking.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Is AI transforming software engineering or a job killer?
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a productivity booster—it's becoming a job reducer, especially in software engineering. With companies like Salesforce, Microsoft, Meta, and Google increasingly relying on AI to write and review code, the traditional role of the software developer is being redefined—and in some cases, replaced. AI Is Helping Big Tech Hire Less Salesforce recently confirmed that it's hiring fewer engineers due to AI-driven productivity gains. 'We view these as assistants, but they are going to allow us to hire fewer people,' said Robin Washington, the company's Chief Financial and Operations Officer, in an interview with Bloomberg. It's a sentiment being echoed across Silicon Valley. The shift is particularly hitting entry-level tech jobs. With AI tools capable of handling routine coding tasks, fresh graduates are finding it increasingly difficult to get their foot in the door. What started as a promise to 'augment' engineers is now clearly moving toward replacement in certain roles. Entry-Level Jobs Are Disappearing For aspiring software engineers—especially in tech talent hubs like India—the future looks uncertain. Many students are pursuing advanced degrees abroad, but with top firms reducing hiring thanks to AI, those efforts may not guarantee a return on investment. LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman summed up the shift in a New York Times op-ed: 'Now it is our office workers who are staring down the same kind of technological and economic disruption. Breaking first is the bottom rung of the career ladder.' AI Now Writes a Big Chunk of Code At Microsoft, CEO Satya Nadella says AI writes 20–30% of the company's code. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg expects AI to take over at least 50% of software development within the next year, noting that 'AI engineers' will do the heavy lifting over 'people engineers.' Google isn't far behind. CEO Sundar Pichai recently said that over 30% of new code is being written by AI—up from 25% last October. Acceptance of AI-generated code among Google employees is also on the rise. At Anthropic, CEO Dario Amodei believes we could be just months away from AI writing 90% of all new code. Duolingo has already started replacing human contract workers with AI. The Role of Software Engineers Is Evolving The rise of AI models like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and OpenAI's Codex is not only automating code generation—it's changing how engineers work. These tools are no longer limited to minor tasks. They're writing complex code, reviewing pull requests, and accelerating development cycles at a pace that was unimaginable just two years ago. What This Means for Developers While senior engineers and specialized developers may still be in demand, the entry-level pipeline is tightening. The new norm in tech may no longer be about scaling teams—but scaling AI-powered productivity. Engineers of tomorrow will need to upskill fast, focusing on creativity, systems thinking, and working with AI—not competing against it.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Generative AI Is Already Coming For Women's Office Jobs
John Mcaslan And Partners London Office, 79 William Road, London, Nw1, United Kingdom, Architect: ... More John Mcaslan And Partners, 2009, London Office, John Mcaslan And Partners, London, Uk, 2009, Interior Shot Of People Working At Desks In The Open Plan Office (Photo by View Pictures/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) As the economy holds its breath to see what the impact of new economic policies in the current administration, some sectors of the labor market are already facing changes from rapidly increasing technological integration. The advent of ChatGPT and other generative AI has the potential to shift not what jobs grow and shrink, but also how tasks are done within jobs. As consumers, many have experienced the frustrating chat bots instead of customer service, and as teachers, parents, or students, we've seen how these tools can help or harm education. And as workers, we are forced to face how generative AI can adopt different functions of our jobs for better or worse. Aneesh Raman of LinkedIn recently wrote in The New York Times that the adoption of AI is already having impacts on the early career trajectories of young workers entering the labor market after college. Another group of workers appears to already being hit by the adoption of new technologies: women office workers. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreleased last week are shedding light on those early changes and how segregation in the labor market will shape winners and losers. For over one year, there have been striking changes to the Professional and Business Services industry, which includes legal services, accounting, office administration, clerical work, and lots of other jobs that support the operations of companies. Every single month, women's employment has declined in this supersector, while men's employment has fluctuated month-to-month but grown year-over-year. Since April 2024, women have lost a total of 165,000 jobs in this sector while men have gained 134,000 jobs. Change in payroll numbers by industry by gender, April 2024 to April 2025. Some of this stark disparity is explained by which jobs are more likely to be done by women and which are more likely to be done by men even within the same industries. For example, design services, like graphic designers, decreased by 1.2% in April, and women are a slight majority at 59%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is predicting a shrinking of all office and administrative support positions over the next decade. Seventy percent of these jobs are done by women. As women's jobs are displaced, there could be long-term risks to their careers since women are less likely to be reemployed when displaced compared to men. But this is not all a foregone conclusion for women looking into the future of work, or even in the nearer-future of a downturn. Generative AI also has the potential to improve jobs where women have also dominated and where supportive tools provided by these technologies can improve the services provided. For example, in education, teachers can get support with generating lesson plans and exams, giving them time to focus on direct instruction with students. In healthcare, artificial intelligence tools can streamline the management of care that is provided by teams. As my colleague Afet Dundar at the Institute for Women's Policy Research has noted in our In The Lead blog, the potential of generative AI relies on giving people the skills to work productively with AI rather than being replaced by it. And focusing on the industries that can be improved by technological integration, like education and healthcare, gives women opportunities to balance recent losses in other sectors. Women have gained 645,000 jobs in the Education and Health Services industry over the same period. Following the job statistics published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics each month can guide policymakers as well as industry leaders to make sure these employment shifts can benefit us all through better, upskilled jobs providing better services across society.
Ammon
3 days ago
- Business
- Ammon
AI threatens entry-level jobs for young people
Ammon News - LinkedIn's chief economic opportunity officer, Aneesh Raman, said artificial intelligence is increasingly threatening the types of jobs that historically have served as stepping stones for young workers who are just beginning their careers. He likened the disruption to the decline of manufacturing in the 1980s. As millions of students get ready to graduate this spring, their prospects for landing that first job that helps launch their careers is looking dimmer. In addition to an economy that's slowing amid tariff-induced uncertainty, artificial intelligence is threatening entry-level work that traditionally has served as stepping stones, according to LinkedIn's chief economic opportunity officer, Aneesh Raman, who likened the shift to the decline of manufacturing in the 1980s. 'Now it is our office workers who are staring down the same kind of technological and economic disruption,' he wrote in a recent New York Times op-ed. 'Breaking first is the bottom rung of the career ladder.' For example, AI tools are doing the types of simple coding and debugging tasks that junior software developers did to gain experience. AI is also doing work that young employees in the legal and retail sectors once did. And Wall Street firms are reportedly considering steep cuts to entry-level hiring. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate for college graduates has been rising faster than for other workers in past few years, Raman pointed out, though there isn't definitive evidence yet that AI is the cause of the weak job market. To be sure, businesses aren't doing away with entry-level work altogether, as executives still seek fresh ideas from young workers, he added. AI has also freed up some junior employees to take on more advanced work earlier in their careers. But changes rippling through certain sectors today are likely heading for others in the future, with office jobs due to feel the biggest impact, Raman predicted. 'While the technology sector is feeling the first waves of change, reflecting A.I.'s mass adoption in this field, the erosion of traditional entry-level tasks is expected to play out in fields like finance, travel, food and professional services, too,' he said. To fix entry-level work, Raman called for colleges to incorporate AI across their curricula and for companies to give junior roles higher-level tasks. There are some signs that companies are adapting to the new AI landscape. CEO Timothy Young told Fortune's Diane Brady recently that 'the commoditization of intelligence' means hiring the smartest people is less important than developing staff to have management skills. 'There is a lot of power in the junior employees, but you can't leverage them the same way that you would in the past,' he said, noting that he looks for curiosity and resilience when hiring. Agencies
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Why landing your first tech job is way harder than you expected
It's not your imagination, graduating seniors. The tech industry's pullback from entry-level hiring has reached concerning levels. LinkedIn's chief economic opportunity officer, Aneesh Raman, warned in The New York Times last week that "bottom rung of the career ladder' is 'breaking' as AI eliminates traditional stepping-stone positions. The numbers are eye-opening: hiring of new grads by the 15 largest tech companies has plummeted over 50% since 2019, according to a report released this month by the venture firm SignalFire, which found that before the pandemic, graduates comprised 15% of Big Tech hires, a figure that has dropped to just 7%. There is some good news amid the scary headlines. The tech industry isn't actually shrinking; instead, tech roles are spreading across all industries, from healthcare to finance to retail. Recent research shows tech jobs are projected to grow from 6 million this year to 7.1 million by 2034. Even now, software developers face just 2.2% unemployment, which isn't stellar but is half the national rate. The catch: companies increasingly want AI skills, with one survey finding 87% of hiring leaders value AI experience, while nearly a quarter of all job postings now require it, per the WSJ. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
