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Students Hunt Scarce Internships Amid AI Takeover
25 Apr
Summary
- Internship postings declined significantly on major job platforms.
- Applicant numbers per internship have more than doubled since 2023.
- AI is increasingly performing tasks previously done by interns.
The pursuit of internships, crucial for post-graduation employment, has become significantly more challenging for students and recent graduates. Internship postings on platforms such as Handshake have seen a notable decrease, continuing a trend observed since 2023. Concurrently, the number of applicants per internship has more than doubled since 2023, escalating competition.
This intensified scramble is fueled by a slower employer hiring pace and the increasing integration of AI in entry-level roles. Some companies are now using AI for tasks previously handled by interns, leading to reduced internship opportunities. For instance, a musicology and economics major noted that a finance firm no longer offered internships because AI now performs those duties.
