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Fortune
Emma Burleigh

More bad news for Gen Z grads: Even LinkedIn's CEO is saying the future of work won't belong to people with degrees anymore

Ryan Roslansky, CEO, LinkedIn (Credit: Riccardo Savi / Stringer / Getty Images)

Gen Z graduates are already facing a crushing reality that college degrees no longer guarantee them a six-figure job. As AI gobbles up the roles of everything from computer programmers to junior financial analysts, and the market for entry-level opportunities continues to dwindle, the young generation is at a disadvantage. 

The CEO of LinkedIn—one of the world’s largest employment platforms—is warning Gen Z that their situation won’t look any better down the line. Ryan Roslansky has cautioned that instead of chasing candidates with Ivy League degrees, employers will be on the hunt for AI-savvy talent with the adaptability to keep up with the new ways of working. 

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