Are graduates prepared for the AI era? FT Working It
Universities aren't teaching what employers actually need. Here's what's changing.
Why it matters
AI is reshaping entry-level hiring and career paths for graduates. Employers are demanding different skills than traditional computer science and MBA programs teach, creating a gap between what universities produce and what the market rewards.
The key facts
8 to knowFT video series on graduate preparedness for AI-era employment
Focus on mismatch between university curricula and AI job market demand
Entry-level career pathways shifting as AI adoption accelerates
Published August 2026 — captures real-time labor market realignment
AI is changing university graduates' career pathways
Focus on degree preparation for AI era
Labor market mismatch between education and AI-driven skill demand
Career trajectory impact for new graduates
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Publisher excerpt: How AI is changing university graduates' pathways to lucrative careers