As entry‑level hiring softened in 2025, a chorus of corporate leaders — from Amazon to Accenture — told recent graduates that opportunities persist for those who embrace curiosity and tackle hard problems. The coverage compiled CEO advice and signaling about career resilience amid automation and AI shifts. Executives such as AMD’s Lisa Su and Accenture’s Julie Sweet framed adaptability and deep learning as career differentiators, while acknowledging that AI and automation will reshape entry‑level roles. The messaging aims at Gen Z graduates confronting a tighter labor market and shifting employer expectations. Campus career centers and alumni networks should translate this rhetoric into concrete upskilling paths, employer partnerships, and realistic expectations for postgraduation timelines.