How recent grads and college students should be thinking about AI, the CV, and the job market
It is getting harder for college students and recent graduates to be seen in the job market as AI is used as a hiring tool and demanded by employers as a skill.
TL;DR
- AI is transforming the hiring process, making it harder for college students and recent graduates to land interviews.
- Employers are increasingly using AI for screening and pre-interviewing, with 66% planning to increase its use.
- Job seekers are also adopting AI, with 81% having used or planning to use it in their search.
- Unemployment and underemployment rates for young college graduates are higher than the national average.
- Employers are increasingly expecting AI skills in new hires, with the requirement cited in a growing percentage of job descriptions.
- There is a "striking disconnect" between Gen Z and the labor market, as many students do not see AI skills as important for their future careers.
- Some evidence suggests companies adopting AI faster are also hiring faster, but may prioritize senior-level roles, making entry-level positions harder to obtain.
- Advice for job seekers is to be "AI-forward" and get ahead of others in AI adoption and skill development.