Entry-Level Work Remains Essential: 94% of HR Leaders Expect AI to Create New Entry-Level Roles, Cognizant and Pearson Study Reveals

Employers want entry-level workers with senior-level skills in the age of AI, a huge PwC analysis found

PwC: AI-exposed entry roles now demand senior skills (leadership, judgment) 7x more than 2019. For CTOs, the signal is stark—seniorized junior roles grew 35% while non-upgraded fell 10%, forcing talent strategy pivots toward upskilling or higher baseline expectations.