It’s a scary time for new college grads entering the job market
In this YouTube monologue, Michael Horn addresses the anxiety many recent college graduates feel about entering a job market increasingly dominated by AI, which he says is eliminating entry‑level positions. Horn references a recent Time article he co‑authored with Bob Nest and draws on his experience teaching at Harvard and Northwestern to offer concrete, practical advice for securing employment. He outlines four key recommendations: (1) adopt a "customer" mindset when evaluating potential employers, actively shopping around and assessing companies as a job seeker would a product; (2) deliberately build and leverage a professional network, since most jobs are obtained through connections; (3) make strategic trade‑offs, recognizing that early‑career choices cannot satisfy every preference simultaneously; and (4) pursue side gigs or entrepreneurial projects to gain experience, develop skills, and differentiate oneself if a dream job is not immediately available. The talk aims to equip graduates with actionable steps to navigate a challenging employment landscape.
