As AI Skills Surge, Entry-Level Jobs Lag
A new report from Handshake found that 85% of graduating seniors use AI tools, while employer demand for AI skills is accelerating, with over 10% of active internships mentioning AI-related skills. However, job postings on Handshake are down 2% from last year, and 62% of fourth-year students feel pessimistic about starting their careers.
A Handshake report found that 85% of graduating seniors now use AI tools, a 31 percentage point increase from two years ago. Employer demand for AI skills is also rising, with over 10% of active internships and 4.2% of full-time job postings mentioning AI-related skills. The growth spans industries, including tech, financial services, media, and marketing. Despite this, job postings on Handshake are down 2% from last year and 12% below pre-pandemic levels. As a result, 62% of fourth-year students feel pessimistic about starting their careers, with 50% citing AI as a concern. Colleges and universities can play a role in preparing students for an AI-driven workforce by infusing AI literacy into the curriculum.
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