Freelancing: The New Entry-Level Job

[bonk]

With entry-level roles disappearing, freelancing is becoming the go-to path for new graduates. Recent data shows entry-level hiring in the U.S. is down 23% since March 2020, leaving many college grads without a clear career on-ramp.

Freelancing allows young professionals to earn income, build skills, and gain real-world experience while bypassing a traditional, increasingly scarce entry-level job. Gen Z freelancers are turning to projects in AI, creative design, and business consulting, often working full-time hours and taking control of their careers.

[jacson4]

Spot on. Many companies now prefer freelancers for project-based roles rather than traditional interns.

[Nahid10]

The definition of “entry-level” has changed. Freelancing builds skills employers actually look for.