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AI adoption slashes entry-level jobs, forcing graduates to seek internships

Employers are increasingly adopting AI, leading to a significant reduction in entry-level job openings, according to reports from Hong Kong. One student noted a 61% decrease in vacancies since 2022 and expressed concern that companies are prioritizing AI for cost savings, even if the quality of AI-generated work is perceived as inferior. This trend is forcing graduates to recalibrate their job search expectations and focus on internships. AI

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IMPACT AI adoption is reducing entry-level job opportunities, forcing graduates to adapt their career strategies and focus on internships.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the impact of AI on the job market based on anecdotal evidence and student perspectives, rather than a new release or research.

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AI adoption slashes entry-level jobs, forcing graduates to seek internships

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Eric Jiang ·

    Is AI adoption causing ‘utilitarian’ employers to reduce entry-level hiring?

    University student Harry Dong has spent more than two months sending out roughly 30 to 40 job applications across Hong Kong’s event management, technology and education sectors, but has secured only one interview so far. The 23-year-old University of Hong Kong student, who will g…