Landing a professional job in the U.S. has become so tough that even Harvard Business School says its M.B.A.s can’t solely rely on the university’s name to open doors anymore. Twenty-three percent of job-seeking Harvard M.

A Harvard MBA, in particular, has long been synonymous with unshakable job security, sky-high salaries, and limitless opportunities. Until now.

Harvard and other institutions are turning to AI to navigate this evolving landscape. Tools now recommend job matches and courses to address skill gaps, reflecting a shift in how graduates and institutions tackle an increasingly selective job market.

Securing a job in the United States has become increasingly difficult for recent MBA graduates in the current economic landscape. It seems even the ones from prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School (HBS) are not immune to this harsh reality of the current job climate.