AI Boom, Entry-Level Bust: Why College Grads Are Struggling to Land Jobs
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
As artificial intelligence transforms the job market, recent college graduates are finding it harder to land entry-level roles in competitive fields like tech and finance — even with strong résumés and top internships. Economists point to a surge in AI adoption, along with a slowdown in post-pandemic hiring, as key factors driving unemployment among college grads above the national average. Financial leaders like Centerview Partners’ Blair Effron warn that although the AI revolution will boost long-term productivity, short-term impacts on employment will be swift and dramatic.
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