5 job-market trends to watch in 2026: AI literacy, cautious hiring and the new filters
In 2026, skills will stop working like a checklist and start functioning as hiring signals. As AI becomes universal, employers will screen for judgment, learning speed and proof of work rather than credentials alone. Drawing on global hiring data, this piece outlines five job-market trends college students and young professionals should watch as cautious employers raise new filters.
In 2026, skills will stop working like a checklist and start functioning as hiring signals. As AI becomes universal, employers will screen for judgment, learning speed and proof of work rather than credentials alone. Drawing on global hiring data, this piece outlines five job-market trends college students and young professionals should watch as cautious employers raise new filters.
