Is the Junior Job Market Dead?

Is the entry-level job market truly collapsing? Or are we just looking at the early career landscape all wrong?

In this episode, Jordan and his guests examine the current state of the graduate and early career job market. From the surge of AI-generated applications to the power of stepping-stone roles, they reflect on what it takes for junior candidates to stand out today.

Jordan is joined by Paul Porter from Bright Network, and Dionne Jackson, Intelligence Consultant at ManpowerGroup.

They discuss:

• The reality of early career hiring vs media doom and gloom
• The broken social contract between job seekers and employers
• Why hospitality, retail, and temporary work build crucial soft skills
• Disconnects between university curriculums and future workplace needs
• Re-engaging the UK's 1 million NEET population
• Navigating potential barriers like proposed social media bans

You can sign up for Bright Network − an early careers platform helping students and graduates launch their careers − for free online and follow Paul Porter on LinkedIn.

As always, if you are looking to change jobs or find a new one, why not visit the Brook Street website for our latest job postings - there may be a dream role just waiting for you!