According to many, nearly six recent university graduates out of ten are “very difficult” to guarantee full -time levels of entry -level level, many of which pointing to artificial intelligence as a key factor remodeling the job market, according to new research by feed flex.
The complete survey of nearly 1,200 recent graduates reveals a striking reality: only 9% easily found entry -level employment, while the vast majority face an increasingly competitive and contract labor market.
The perfect storm: experience, competition and AI
Recent graduates are fighting against several obstacles to employment. A quarter (25%) cite lack of experience as the main challenge, while 24% indicate excessive competition for available roles.
However, it is the perceived threat of artificial intelligence that causes the most concerns among new job seekers. A strike of 79% of respondents believe that AI actively reduces the number of entry -level positions in the chosen fields.
Survival strategies: Flexibility on dreams
Faced with these challenges, graduates fundamentally modify their approach to job search, prioritize financial security on career aspirations:
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Money on dreams: Almost half (49%) are now open to any employment that pays well, that it aligns with their career objectives.
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Embrace temporary work: 46% point out that AI concerns have led them to consider temporary or flexible employment instead of traditional full -time roles.
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Diversify job search: Graduates throw wider nets, with 20% actively research of remote or independent opportunities, 17% pursuing temporary or seasonal work and 13% of concerts or employment exploration based on contracts.
The dilemma of skills differences
Although graduates recognize the growing influence of AI on employment prospects, there is a significant disconnection between awareness and preparation. More than half (54%) have not received any official training or increase in the tools or knowledge linked to AI.
Some take matters into hand, with 22% pointing that they have self -taught their current IA expertise, highlighting a gap between university programs and market demands.
Industry response
“We sympathize with the challenges that recent graduates face in this tight labor market,” said Constare. “For the moment, temporary work helps people reach both ends and also gives them flexibility to navigate their difficult job search.”
Look forward to
Research, carried out in August 2025 in the United States and the United Kingdom, depicts a table of a generation adapting to unprecedented changes in the employment landscape. With 87% of respondents who graduated in the past two years and 40% in the last six months, these results represent the most recent snapshot of the user challenges of graduates.
While AI continues to reshape industries, data suggest that traditional career paths can evolve, flexibility and adaptability becoming essential skills for new graduates sailing on an uncertain labor market.
The implications extend beyond individual career prospects, potentially pointing out a fundamental change in the way the next generation addresses work and career development in an AI-focused economy.
