What in the World Is AI the reason graduates can’t get jobs?
10 snips
Sep 16, 2025 Nathalie Jimenez, a BBC business reporter based in New York, dives deep into the challenges graduates face in the job market as AI takes center stage. She discusses how sectors are grappling with generative AI, leading to reduced job openings for younger workers. Insights reveal personal stories of frustration from job seekers, highlighting the emotional toll of a tough landscape. The conversation also touches on the need for graduates to adapt their skills and embrace new opportunities in an AI-driven world.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Entry-Level Roles Are Most Vulnerable
- Entry-level roles are the first to be automated because they are administrative, digital and repetitive.
- Stanford found a 13% drop in jobs for 22–25 year-olds in roles easy for AI since late 2022.
AI Adds To Preexisting Job Market Strain
- AI disruption sits atop broader labour-market shifts like post-pandemic chill and hiring freezes.
- An oversupply of degree-holders has increased competition for administrative roles.
Applying Desperately After Layoff
- Laura described applying to at least 10 jobs a day after losing employment and receiving severance.
- She noted many roles she applied for felt overqualified despite three years' experience at reputable employers.