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The Entry-Level Job Crisis Isn’t Gen Z’s Fault. It’s the System.
Employers view Gen Z as hard to manage. This is driving a growing narrative that Gen Z “just doesn’t get it.” That narrative is wrong.
Daren Lauda
Apr 143 min read


The Entry-Level Job Crisis No One Is Talking About (AI, Internships, and the Experience Gap)
We May Be Creating a Generation With No Path to Experience We are about to create a generation of graduates with no clear path to getting experience. And we’re not talking about it enough. Everyone is focused on the upside of AI: Faster workflows Increased productivity Fewer people are needed to do the same work This is all true. But there’s a second-order effect that’s being overlooked, especially for early-career talent. AI Is Raising the Bar for Entry-Level Jobs There’s a
Daren Lauda
Apr 63 min read


The AI Layoff Paradox: Why Entry-Level Jobs Are Disappearing Before Graduates Even Start
In the past few weeks, major headlines confirmed a shift that’s been building quietly: Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs while increasing AI investment Meta is planning additional layoffs to fund AI infrastructure Companies are becoming more efficient and letting people go This is not a recession story. This is a structural shift in how work gets done . And new college graduates are directly in the blast radius. Data No One Can Ignore Let’s start with reality: The rate of u
Daren Lauda
Apr 13 min read


The Hidden Struggle of College Grads: Why a Degree Isn’t a Golden Ticket Anymore
If you're a recent college graduate or a student searching for an internship, you’ve probably felt it: You did everything "right"—went to...
Daren Lauda
Jul 10, 20252 min read


How Do You Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” Without Sounding Boring?
Let’s be honest. “Tell me about yourself” feels like a trick question. It’s vague. It’s open-ended. And worst of all—most people give...
Daren Lauda
Jul 2, 20252 min read


What Most College Career Centers Get Wrong
Why generic advice won’t get you hired—and what to do instead Walk into almost any college career center and you’ll hear the same script....
Daren Lauda
Jun 27, 20252 min read


New College Grad, No Job Yet? You’re Not Alone—But You Can Stand Out
The job market for new college graduates is tougher than it’s been in years. According to recent data from the Federal Reserve,...
Daren Lauda
Jun 26, 20252 min read
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