The climb for early-career workers keeps getting steeper as the labor market shifts beneath their feet. New opportunities have become harder to secure, with entry-level hiring on LinkedIn down 25% compared with March 2020. But even after landing a role, the battle is far from over: Companies are simultaneously preparing for an AI-powered future while shedding workers.
In this tough environment, though, there are bright spots, according to Andrew Seaman, a LinkedIn jobs and career development expert, particularly for young workers who show initiative and embrace the AI revolution.
“While the job market is tough for career starters right now, as entry-level work changes, there’s a real opportunity for candidates to lean into in-demand skills like AI literacy,” Seaman told Fortune. “The great thing about these tools is that they really are pretty accessible. You don’t need to go back to school or learn code to stand out.”
Here’s how early-career workers can stay ahead of the curve—and position themselves as indispensable members of their teams.
Go beyond AI prompting—upskill your AI fluency
