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College graduates struggle to navigate job market with the rise of AI

Job postings have declined year over year by more than 6% and recent college grads are finding it harder and harder to find an entry-level position with the rise of artificial intelligence. Brynn Pule ... Read More

New college grads are entering weakest job market in years, report shows

Employers have scaled back their hiring plans for the upcoming batch of graduates as economic growth slows and the labor market falters, according to a report. Read More

College graduates in US face job crisis: Unemployment now worse than the Great Recession

Recent US college graduates face a grim job market with a 9.3% unemployment rate, the highest since 2021. Over half are underemployed, working in jobs below their skill level, as AI and automation ... Read More

Recent college grads are losing their edge in the job market, study shows

The unemployment gap between college and high school graduates has reached its lowest level in decades, according to a new report from the Cleveland Fed. Read More

Prominent computer science professor sounds alarm, says graduates can’t find work: ‘Something is brewing’

A prominent computer science professor at one of the world’s most prestigious universities says his graduates are struggling to find work — a far cry from just four years ago when they had their pick ... Read More

Class of 2025: How’s the job search going? The Midwest Newsroom wants to know

Economists and career coaches agree: Recent college graduates should expect to work harder and longer to land their first job out of college. The total number of new jobs created in 2025 has trended ... Read More

58% of College Grads Are Still Job Hunting — Here’s How to Attract & Retain Young Job Seekers

Gen Z values flexibility, purpose and genuine workplace connection. Outdated hierarchies push young workers away faster than pay gaps. The US job market has reached a new level in 2025. According to ... Read More

Bethel University helping graduates find employment amid challenging labor market

Bethel University announced the start of a new program where the university will temporarily hire recent graduates while helping them find a permanent job. “So we’ll give you a job for a period of ... Read More

Most Recent Graduates Can’t Find a Full-Time Job From Their Degree

Only 30 percent of recent graduates have secured full-time employment in roles directly related to their fields of study, according to the new 2025 Cengage Group Graduate Employability Report. Nearly ... Read More

OPINION: Too many college graduates are stranded before their careers can even begin. We can’t let that happen

Many entry-level job postings that previously provided initial working experience for college graduates now require two to three years of prior experience. Credit: H. Armstrong ... Read More

Research Highlights How Your First Job Can Define Career Trajectory More Than Your Major

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ... Read More