AI is Changing Entry-Level Jobs, Not Eliminating Them
Experts agree that artificial intelligence is not erasing all junior roles but demands that new graduates enhance their skills and demonstrate what machines cannot replicate: human judgment.
Experience of a Communications Intern
K Sudhiksha, 23, a communications graduate, had her six-month public relations internship cut short halfway through. Officially, it was due to a company restructure, but she suspected AI played a significant role.
"I was spending most of my time running prompts on ChatGPT," she shared, referring to the AI chatbot. "We were all encouraged to do it. I could do my tasks faster, but it also made me feel creatively stunted."
Work Involving AI Tools
Starting in July, Ms. Sudhiksha expected to learn press release writing and media pitching. Instead, much of her role focused on using AI to draft media releases and summarize news for clients.
Though she was advised to fact-check AI outputs carefully, relying heavily on these tools left her feeling disconnected from the creative process she had anticipated.
End of the Internship
Three months in, her position was made redundant, underscoring the shift AI is causing in entry-level job structures.
Author's Summary
AI is reshaping entry-level jobs by automating routine tasks, requiring fresh graduates to strengthen their creativity and judgment to stay relevant.