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Has AI changed how you get your first job?

This video is part of: Centre for the New Economy and Society

Peter Brown, Global Workforce Leader at PwC, explains to the World Economic Forum’s Kateryna Gordiychuk how AI is changing the world of work for entry-level job-seekers. Entry-level jobs have traditionally helped young people build the skills they need to progress. But according to PwC research, employers are now 7 times more likely to expect candidates to arrive with 'senior-level' skills. Peter Brown was a guest on our Meet The Leader podcast.

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