Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs as AI Disrupts the Employment Market

The article details the challenges faced by recent and upcoming university graduates due to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in the workplace, particularly in fields such as accountancy and finance. AI-driven automation is drastically reducing entry-level job opportunities, with many large firms cutting back on graduate recruitment. The author, a student, expresses concern about how degrees once seen as practical and “valuable” no longer guarantee employment, as tasks once reserved for junior employees are now done by AI. The article highlights the emotional and practical impact on students who now face increased competition, automated job application screenings, and an uncertain future, questioning the value of traditional “practical” degrees in an era dominated by automation.

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