The Changing Landscape of Entry-Level Jobs

Reasons for the Shift

• 📊 The ease of applying for jobs online has led to a flood of applications, causing companies to implement more stringent requirements to filter out candidates.
• 🚫 Companies want to cover themselves from potential lawsuits by listing unrealistic job requirements, allowing them to hire whoever they want without being held accountable.
• 📈 The rise of internal promotions has led companies to increase job requirements to exclude internal candidates who may not meet the new criteria.
• 💬 Employers want to assess a candidate's ability to handle challenges and demonstrate soft skills, such as dealing with difficult customers or coworkers, which is more valuable than just having experience.