A Message for New Grads: Why Hire You Over AI? Here’s how to answer that.

New grads: if you've been told AI is taking the jobs you trained for, this one is for you. At a recent conference, I listened as business owners debated whether to hire college grads or just use AI. The numbers are real. Recent grad unemployment is now higher than the national average, and AI is absorbing some entry-level work. But here's what I want you to hear. The very force making it harder to land a job right now is the same force that can make you more valuable than ever. In this episode, I share how to use AI to move faster through the launch point of your S Curve™, why "gap-closing ability" may be your most important skill, and practical ways to stand out, even if you don't have a network yet. Are you a recent grad or a current student? Tell me in the comments how you're using AI right now. And if you're an employer, I'd love to hear whether you've taken a chance on a new grad and how it's going. Thank you for joining me. If this video helped you, I invite you to send it to someone who came to mind as needing it too. Until then, stay tuned as my next book comes out April 6, 2027. 0:00 Welcome back 0:29 The debate: hire grads or use AI? 1:32 What the data says 2:04 The force that makes you more attractive 3:31 My launch point on Wall Street 4:26 How one recent grad 10X'd her learning 6:33 Getting hired through referrals 7:28 No network? Here's what to do 8:38 Why smaller companies can be a smart move 9:16 Using AI as a tutor, not an answer key 10:54 Owning your mistakes 11:58 Final thoughts