College Grads Experience Worst Job Market in Years

The Class of 2025 Is Entering the Worst Job Market in Years — Here’s Why

The Class of 2025 is stepping into the bleakest hiring landscape for new grads since the early days of the pandemic. On paper, the economy looks fine — unemployment is holding steady at 4.2%, and the job market has added roles for 52 months straight. But if you’re young and recently degreed, those numbers don’t mean much. According to Oxford Economics, unemployment for recent grads (ages 22 to 27 with a bachelor’s degree or higher) is now higher…

College grads experience worst job market in years

Recent college graduates are facing the worst job market in years for young people. The overall national jobless rate stands at 4.2%, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the unemployment rate for those ages 20 to 24 is much higher at 8.2%.

Trump's economy has led to 'worst job market for grads in years': analysis

Even though the unemployment rate is low for Americans, it's much higher than usual for new college graduates due to the growing decline of available entry-level jobs. That's according to a new analysis by CNN reporter Matt Egan, who said Monday that there are "concerning signs" for those entering the job market just beneath the headlines. CNN host Boris Sanchez began the segment by asking Egan why "jobs are increasingly out of reach" and why th…

No hire, no fire: The worst job market for grads in years

The Class of 2025 faces a daunting assignment: getting hired in today’s no-hire, no-fire jobs market.

The post-grad job hunt is on

Spring quarter means it’s “Senior Season” at the Career Center, and students are searching for support while feeling a mix of optimism and uncertainty about landing a job after graduation. To help students with the job search, the Career Center cohosted the “Thrive After DePaul” event series with University Counseling and Psychological Services that covered topics in networking… Source