BBC: Graduate job vacancies drop nearly 50% as employers favor AI

wen_ragnarok · x · 2026-08-26

Citing data from Adzuna, the BBC reports that graduate job vacancies fell to 8,383 in July, down nearly 50% from 15,397 a year ago, marking the lowest level since 2016. Employers are cutting entry-level roles in favor of AI and battling rising costs. While some experts suggest a shift in advertising methods, competition for jobs has increased. The report sparks discussion on the economic cycle impacts of AI-driven job displacement.

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