With AI automating many of the tasks traditionally handled by junior employees, companies are shifting how they recruit early-career talent.

This session will focus on how organizations are adjusting their university recruiting strategies to meet new demands, the evolving criteria for entry-level hires, and the types of skills companies are prioritizing in a world where AI takes on more operational work.

​Key Discussion Areas:

​Recruiting for Strategic Skills: How companies are focusing on problem-solving and adaptability over task-based technical skills.
​Shifting Candidate Criteria: The emerging importance of AI literacy in university recruiting.
​AI-Assisted Recruiting Tools: How companies are leveraging AI to streamline candidate sourcing and evaluation.
​Redefining “Entry-Level”: What new expectations companies have for junior talent in an AI-enhanced workplace.