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From Golden Ticket to Discount Voucher: AI, Economic Shifts, and the Redefinition of Graduate Employment
The traditional promise of a university degree as a golden ticket to the middle class is rapidly eroding, replaced by a complex landscape where AI, economic uncertainty, and credential inflation redefine graduate employment. With a surge in graduates, automated entry-level tasks, and a “lemons problem” in hiring, young job seekers face unprecedented challenges, necessitating a strategic shift towards specialized skills, networking, and resilient sectors.