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Hong Kong graduate job ads drop 22% amid AI disruption · 1 source tracked

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Job advertisements for fresh graduates in Hong Kong have decreased by 22% in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period in 2025. This decline is attributed to technological advancements, particularly in AI, which are reshaping employment landscapes. Consequently, there's an increase in competition for available positions, with a typical graduate listing receiving 56% more applications than the previous year. Despite these trends, a significant majority of surveyed companies (85%) indicated their willingness to hire fresh graduates in the upcoming year. AI

IMPACT AI advancements are significantly increasing competition for entry-level positions, necessitating a focus on internships and soft skills for job seekers.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the impact of AI on job market trends, but does not report on a specific AI release or development.

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Hong Kong graduate job ads drop 22% amid AI disruption · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Eric Jiang ·

    ‘Don’t have the illusion’: graduate job ads down 22% as AI rewrites the rules

    Fresh-graduate job postings in Hong Kong fell 22 per cent in the first nine months of this year from the same period in 2025, according to data from one of the city’s biggest job-search platforms, with an industry leader warning that advances in technology will deepen the decline…

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