The current landscape for entry level and graduate jobs is challenging. Adzuna's latest data shows UK graduate listings fell below 10,000 in January – a 45% drop year-on-year – following their 2025 analysis revealing around a third fewer entry-level roles since ChatGPT's launch. While employer surveys like that from the Institute of Student Employers report smaller graduate hiring dips (8%) and apprentice role growth, labour costs and financial pressures on employers are growing, and junior positions are clearly under pressure.