Gen Z’s hiring hell is real: 1 in 3 employers admit they’re replacing entry-level roles with AI—and tech and manufacturing jobs are most at risk

One-third of employers say they're replacing entry-level jobs with AI—technology (40%) and manufacturing are most affected.
Applications to MBA programs jumped, but hiring of grads and median starting pay are cooling—top schools still deliver big payoffs.
Employers still value communication and problem‑solving, but expect AI and tech fluency to become essential skills for early‑career hires.