#entry-level-jobs

#entry-level-jobs

LinkedIn's chief economic opportunity officer recently warned that AI is "breaking" entry-level jobs that have historically served as stepping stones for young workers. As Aneesh Raman wrote in The New York Times, "Breaking first is the bottom rung of the career ladder." AI tools are performing simple coding and debugging tasks that junior software developers once did to gain experience, along with work that young employees in the legal and retail sectors traditionally handled.

"A lot of people are kind of hyperbolic at saying that all young people won't have jobs," Lord said. "That's not what we're hearing from our employers," he added. Instead, young workers who grew up with AI tools can now take on the work of entire teams. In fields like social media marketing, for example, one employee can shoot videos, design assets, post across multiple platforms, and run analytics on their own, Lord said. "They don't need a data science degree to be able to do that," he added.

As it turns out, Bakersfield, California, comes out on top, with 100% of entry-level job ads on Indeed advertising wages above the local living wage.

Starting your programming career can seem daunting, but with dedication, you can secure a job within 6-12 months through proper planning and continuous learning.

Employers plan to hire 7.3% more graduates from the Class of 2025 than last year, translating to more entry-level roles for new professionals.

Employers are planning to increase hiring by 7.3% for the class of 2025, signaling an optimistic job market compared to previous years.