AI is not wiping out all entry-level jobs, but it's changing the game
Experts note that while artificial intelligence is not eliminating every junior position, it is reshaping how newcomers start their careers. Fresh graduates now need to cultivate skills that highlight what machines cannot replicate — human judgment and creativity.
A sudden end to an internship
When 23-year-old communications graduate K. Sudhiksha’s six-month internship in public relations ended halfway through, she wasn’t entirely surprised. Officially, the company cited restructuring, but she suspected her role had become replaceable by AI tools.
“I was spending most of my time running prompts on ChatGPT,” she told CNA TODAY. “We were all encouraged to do it. I could do my tasks faster, but it also made me feel creatively stunted.”
AI reshaping work expectations
Sudhiksha joined the PR firm in July, hoping to learn media relations, writing press releases, and pitching stories. Instead, much of her work involved using AI to create first drafts of press materials and summarize weekly client news coverage. Although she was reminded to fact-check ChatGPT’s output, the growing reliance on automation left her feeling detached from the creative learning she expected.
“The dependence on AI made the experience feel hollow,” she said, adding that she had wanted a more hands-on approach to develop her own ideas.
AI and the new career mindset
For many entry-level workers like Sudhiksha, AI is accelerating productivity but also redefining professional learning. Employers still value human insight, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving — traits that remain uniquely human despite technological progress.
Author’s Summary
The rise of AI is transforming entry-level roles, urging young professionals to focus on creativity and judgment — the core qualities machines have yet to master.