AI Anxiety Is Reshaping Entry-Level Hiring

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What Employers Need To Know About The Class Of 2026 And AI Readiness

Artificial intelligence is already shaping how new graduates learn, search for jobs, and think about their future careers.

But for employers hiring entry-level talent, Monster’s 2026 Graduate AI Readiness Report points to a growing challenge: many graduates are exposed to AI, but they do not always feel prepared to use it at work.

Nearly 9 in 10 graduates worry AI or automation could replace entry-level roles, up from 64% in 2025. At the same time, half have used AI tools in coursework or academic work, while only

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