Entry-Level Career Bar Raised as Recent Graduates Face Hiring Stagnation

Corporate recruitment criteria have shifted drastically, with employers demanding multi-year practical experience even for starter postings. The squeeze disproportionately stalls Black college graduates who face narrower legacy networking channels and fewer subsidized unpaid internship opportunities.

Calling a position ‘entry-level’ while expecting three years of prior corporate polish is a gatekeeping mechanism that widens the generational wealth gap right at the finish line of higher education.

“How can college grads get experience if ‘entry-level’ jobs require a full resume on day one? Are degrees losing leverage against corporate gatekeeping?” What do you think about this article?

Source: Black Enterprise