The 2025 State of the Graduate: What New Grads Want and Won’t Settle For
- Many 2025 college graduates, including Jayda Hurtado, are entering a challenging job market, quickly learning the difficulties involved.
- Graduates began college in the fall of 2021, when remote and hybrid work became the norm, shaping their expectations.
- Monster's 2025 State of the Graduate Report and related surveys reveal key trends, including the desire for remote work and work-life balance.
- According to the report, 83% of graduates are optimistic about finding a job, yet 42% wouldn't consider jobs lacking remote options.
- Employers must understand graduates' shifting priorities, like fair pay and flexibility, to attract talent in an uncertain economy.
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Fewer than 2 in 5 new grads would be willing to work in-office, according to report
(KRON) -- Fewer than two in five -- 39% -- new graduates would be willing to accept a job that requires working in the office, according to a new report. About 42% of new grads would refuse to accept a job at all at a company that doesn't offer at least flexible or hybrid work schedules. That's according to the 2025 State of the Graduate Report from Monster. A majority of new grads -- 69% -- said they would be more likely to apply for a job in t…

The 2025 State of the Graduate: What New Grads Want and Won’t Settle For
(BPT) - Graduation season is here, and if you're a soon-to-be or recent grad, job hunting is likely at the top of your to-do list. Will you land a role quickly? Will it pay enough to cover rent and student…
We Asked Island Politicians About Their Experiences in The Workplace
The 2025 Graduation Fair took place this week, giving both young people and employers a chance to mingle and really get to know each other. After all, first impressions count don’t they? If you’re reading this and missed out, and are feeling that little pang of FOMO, don’t stress. Speaking from personal experience, I’d never attended anything like the Grad Fair and I think I turned out okay (in my opinion). The way I see it, events like this are…
How Long Beach State students are preparing to enter the workforce – Long Beach Current
According to an annual National Association of Colleges and Employers survey, internships are crucial to a student’s academic career. They grant work experience and provide higher employment rates after graduation. Findings from NACE’s 2024 survey showed that paid interns enjoyed higher starting salaries than those who had unpaid or no internships. They can make over $10,000 more and have more job offers pre-graduation. At Long Beach State, the …
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