Federal jobs aren't so hot anymore for recent grads

Federal jobs aren't so hot anymore for recent grads

Government jobs lost application share over the past year, Handshake revealed in a Class of 2025 report.rob dobi/Getty ImagesHandshake data seen by BI reveals federal job interest dropped 40% after a wave of executive orders.Meanwhile, interest in state and local jobs grew over 30% year over year in the second half of the school year.Some job seekers initially interested in government roles are also going back to the private sector.A year ago, t…

LinkedIn Loses Millions of Dollars Worth of Government Contracts Over DEI

Millions in federal LinkedIn contracts are being canceled as agencies comply with Trump-era orders to cut ties with companies promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Key Facts: The Departments of Treasury, Interior, and Veterans Affairs have terminated LinkedIn contracts worth millions of dollars. The cancellations follow Trump-era executive orders banning federal agencies from doing business with companies promoting DEI. …