Here's Why

Here’s Why It’s Getting Harder to Land Your First Job

August 28, 2026·8 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The first rung of the career ladder is getting harder to reach. Entry-level openings are shrinking, competition is fierce, and AI is taking over junior tasks. At the same time, remote work and AI-powered applications are changing how companies hire and train workers. If entry-level jobs no longer provide an entry point, how are young people supposed to get the experience employers now expect? Our UK economy reporter Irina Anghel joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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