Get Hired with Andrew Seaman Is AI Already Taking Jobs? LinkedIn’s Chief Economist on the State of the Labor Market
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Sep 4, 2025 
Karin Kimbrough, LinkedIn's chief economist, discusses the current labor market's mixed signals. She explains the concept of a 'two-speed economy' and highlights sectors still actively hiring, such as healthcare and tech. Karin emphasizes the rising necessity for AI literacy skills across all industries. She also offers strategic advice for new graduates facing a tough job market, stressing the importance of flexibility and networking. Finally, she reveals how AI is already influencing job dynamics and the entrepreneurial mindset needed for modern career management.
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Two-Speed Labor Market
- The labor market is "two-speed": some sectors hunt for talent while others have fierce competition for fewer jobs.
- Your experience depends heavily on the industry and role you target right now.
Sources Of Hiring Uncertainty
- Uncertainty comes from growth, interest rates, industrial policy, and AI's unknown path.
- Employers delay decisions because they don't know which skills or jobs will be needed in five years.
Hiring Is Slower Than Last Year
- Hiring is cautious and sluggish, down about 5% year-over-year on LinkedIn data.
- Western economies show especially muted hiring compared with parts of the world like India and Brazil.