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Korn Ferry Report: AI Isn't Eliminating the Entry-level Job, It's Redefining It

$KFYPress releaseOct 20, 2026, 10:20 AM ETRead the release

AMS, a Korn Ferry company, published global research finding that 81% of employers plan to increase early-career hiring over the next two years as AI reshapes rather than eliminates entry-level roles. The report drew on surveys of more than 5,000 candidates and 500 HR and talent acquisition leaders across 13 countries, with 76% of talent leaders saying entry-level jobs are not disappearing.

Key figures

Countries surveyed
13
Candidates surveyed
more than 5,000
Hr leaders surveyed
more than 500
Employers planning early career hiring increase
81%
Leaders saying entry level jobs not disappearing
76%

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