AI School Recruitment: The Great Divide - Top Talents Chased by Giants, Ordinary Job Seekers Face Steep Competition

Talent flow is one of the most minute and effective windows to observe industry development.

Recently, major internet companies such as Baidu, ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent have launched their campus recruitment for the 2026 graduates, with a significant increase in AI-related positions. A competition for top AI talents has begun.

In the midst of the heated AI industry trend, top-notch talents are sought after by giants, while ordinary job seekers face fierce competition.

Data shows that there is currently a huge gap between supply and demand in the AI job market.

A report from the Research Institute of Recruitment Data showed that the overall growth rate of new AI job positions was 36.82% in the first half of this year, but despite this, the domestic AI talent shortage has surpassed 500,000.

However, for many ordinary students, they often face difficulties in finding ideal jobs due to lack of experience and skills.

A report from Baidu and Peking University showed that there is a trend of "production-based evaluation" where companies prioritize practical experience over theoretical knowledge.

The gap between education and industry is a key challenge to be addressed.

Experts agree that bridging the gap between education and industry through collaboration, project-based learning, and talent cultivation can help address the shortage of AI talents.