Fortune AIApr 3, 2026Apr 4, 2026, 01:00 JST1 min read

Tech industry's experience requirements create impossible barrier for entry-level job seekers as AI adoption shrinks junior positions

3 Key Points

Recent college graduates entering tech face a paradox: companies are cutting entry-level roles while simultaneously demanding years of experience
AI adoption by employers is reducing the number of junior positions available for new workers to break into the industry
"Experience creep" forces candidates into a catch-22 where they cannot gain experience without landing entry-level jobs that no longer exist

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