AI's Impact on Entry-Level Jobs
Experts agree that artificial intelligence is not eliminating all junior roles but is reshaping expectations for new graduates. Fresh jobseekers must now enhance skills that AI can't replicate, particularly human judgment.
A Graduate’s Experience with AI in PR
K Sudhiksha, 23, a communications graduate, faced an unexpected early end to her six-month internship in public relations. Officially, her position was cut due to company restructuring. However, she suspected her tasks were deemed replaceable by AI.
"I was spending most of my time running prompts on ChatGPT. We were all encouraged to do it. I could do my tasks faster, but it also made me feel creatively stunted."
The Changing Nature of the Internship
Ms. Sudhiksha joined the PR firm in July hoping to develop skills in crafting press releases and pitching stories. Instead, much of her job involved using AI tools to draft media releases and summarize weekly news updates.
"While there were warnings to carefully fact-check the output generated by ChatGPT, relying on AI made the experience feel hollow since I expected a more hands-on, creative role to challenge my thinking."
After three months, her role was declared redundant, underscoring how AI is shifting the demands and structure of entry-level positions.
Summary
AI is altering entry-level jobs, requiring graduates to advance skills beyond AI’s reach, especially human creativity and judgment, to remain valuable in the workforce.
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