IBM will hire your entry-level talent in the age of AI

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February 12, 2026, 11:23 PM

• •IBM plans to triple entry-level hiring in the U.S. by 2026.
• •Entry-level jobs will be redefined to focus on human interaction skills.
• •This strategy aims to cultivate talent for future roles.

Contrary to industry trends suggesting AI will replace entry-level jobs, IBM plans to significantly increase its entry-level hiring in the US by 2026, according to a Bloomberg report. This initiative, announced by IBM's chief human resource officer, aims to reshape these roles to focus on human-centric skills like customer engagement, rather than areas susceptible to AI automation. This strategic shift is designed to cultivate talent for future higher-level positions within the company. This year could be a pivotal one regarding what the impact of AI on the hiring market will look like.

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