Class of 2025: Why AI is Changing Entry-Level Hiring

The class of 2025 faces a tough job market — and a fundamentally different one. AI is reshaping entry-level employment.

The AI reality: Major tech companies have cut entry-level hiring 50% since 2019 as AI handles junior tasks. Entry-level job postings dropped 35% since January 2023, with AI-exposed roles hit hardest.

What’s happening: AI automates traditional entry-level work, creating competition as experienced workers chase fewer positions. Graduate unemployment now exceeds national averages.

The skills shift: Employers want AI fluency and critical thinking that many graduates didn’t develop in college. Being smart isn’t enough — you need to be AI-literate.

The opportunity: Graduates who understand AI stand out dramatically. Implement AI literacy onboarding, focus on critical thinking assessment, look for candidates who have experimented with AI tools.

The class of 2025 is navigating workforce transformation. Help them bridge the gap and access motivated talent while others use outdated approaches.