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Adzuna finds more UK entry-level postings mention AI
AI mentions have risen in UK entry-level job postings since early 2025, affecting what first-time job seekers see.
What we checked
Every claim below was walked down the source ladder. The rung is how close the source is to the thing itself; the tense is the source's own.
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announced L2 · reported
UK entry-level job postings mentioning AI are up ~3x since early 2025.
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announced L2 · reported
One in six vacancies in AI-exposed fields now mentions AI.
per Techmeme (L2) -
announced L2 · reported
The share of vacancies in AI-exposed fields mentioning AI is up 2x YoY.
per Techmeme (L2)
Not confirmed
Whether AI skills are required for these roles, or whether the posting trends have changed hiring outcomes.
Who should wait
First-time job seekers should not treat posting trends alone as proof that a particular role requires AI skills.