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As AI reshapes entry-level roles, the traditional career ladder is breaking beneath graduates, ABC News reports. Explore why internal alignment, career agility, and authentic human connection are emerging as critical tools to navigate a job market in flux—and how Work-Self can help you thrive amid uncertainty.

This Forbes article identifies roles at highest risk from AI automation, citing research that 300 million jobs globally could be disrupted by 2030, and that 41% of companies plan workforce cuts due to AI. Entry-level and routine roles like junior analysts, basic legal assistants, customer service and marketing roles will be most affected. Conversely, jobs rooted in human interaction, judgment and care, such as nursing or skilled trades, will remain resilient.

Almost all companies invest in AI, but just 1 percent believe they are at maturity. McKinsey’s research finds the biggest barrier to scaling is not employees, who are already ready, but leaders, who are not steering fast enough.