Are entry-level jobs becoming extinct? | Work It

0 January 4, 2026 22:49

The traditional career path – study, graduate and get hired – is undergoing a seismic shift. As entry-level roles disappear, young job seekers are left questioning their place in the workforce. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Chiew Chun Wee, regional policy and insights lead at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and Adeline Tiah, career coach and change management consultant, to unpack what’s happening to early careers and how young people can stay relevant.

Highlights:
02:40 Why is starting a career harder today?
07:00 Disruptive factors beyond AI
8:15 Are fresh grads expecting too much from a first job?
10:26 What is being asked of young job seekers?
13:00 How sustainable is this new hiring trend?
16:50 What can fresh grads do?
21:02 When your boss is a bad communicator

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