Written by Coursera • Updated on Jun 1, 2022 Share An entry-level job can look different depending on your industry, but generally they're meant to help employees develop experience and skills. ― Source: coursera.com

Illustration of job interview Source: hudson.com The meaning of “entry-level” varies by industry, but typically refers to one of two things: either a role that requires no experience or related education, or an entry point to a career that requires minimum education and experience in order to qualify. In either instance, companies generally consider entry-level jobs to be the lowest-ranked, compared to mid-level, senior-level, or managerial-level roles, because they’re meant to help employees develop experience and skills.

What makes a job ‘entry-level'?
An entry-level job is typically one you can perform without any prior education or experience because you will likely receive some amount of on-the-job training in order to be successful. Entry-level jobs can be either part-time or full-time. For some people, this may be their first job. However, an entry-level job can also be the first major role you undertake as you begin your career. You can still expect some amount of training, but especially in fields like cybersecurity or data analysis, your employer will likely expect you to have some knowledge of the work as well as the qualifications to do it.

Do entry-level jobs require experience and education?
A growing number of entry-level jobs require experience, according to an analysis from LinkedIn. As of 2021, 38.4 percent of entry-level job postings required at least three years of experience [1]. That’s especially true for many corporate careers, such as UX design, web development, information security, social media marketing, and product management. On average, it’s common to see 1 to 3 years of experience required, as well as a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Still, it’s worth noting that more companies have been dropping degree requirements in recent years [2]. In fact, LinkedIn announced that the number of job postings that didn't require a degree grew by almost 40 percent between 2019 and 2020 [3].

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