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What if the entry-level T&S apocalypse hasn't happened? (yet)

The narrative says that junior T&S roles have disappeared. In reality, some still exist. But — as this third instalment of the Safe for Work? series shows — they've concentrated in companies far from the US platforms that everyone watches.

I'm Alice Hunsberger. Trust & Safety Insider is my weekly rundown on the topics, industry trends and workplace strategies that Trust & Safety professionals need to know about to do their job.

Happy (belated) Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates. I was reminded last week of how thankful I am for the Trust & Safety community (that means you!)—for the support, advice, and camaraderie over the years. This really is a unique and special group of folks, and it’s always my goal to give back as much as I’ve received. Thank you!

This week Ben and I continue our Safe for Work? series by looking at the data around junior level roles, what kind of job postings have been listed over the last year, and what the T&S career ladder looks like today. We've even partnered with the Trust & Safety Jobs Board to help you get that next elusive role — more details at the end of today's edition.

Here we go! — Alice

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REFLECTING ON 20 YEARS

Received wisdom vs reality

If you spend any time on LinkedIn reading posts about T&S professionals and their career prospects, you'd think the bottom had fallen out of the entry-level job market. The narrative goes something like this: the 2022 layoffs combined with generative AI and automation have decimated early-career opportunities, leaving only highly technical, senior roles for the lucky few.

I understand why this narrative has taken hold. Job listings for senior roles and AI-focused positions are much sought after, meaning they’re the ones people share and comment on via LinkedIn. Meanwhile, the long tail of junior roles in operations, review, and enforcement is “boring” and doesn't attract as much attention. Which begs the question: is the entry-level jobs 'apocalypse' accurate?

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