"From on-again-off-again tariffs, economic uncertainty, and layoffs, fresh graduates are in one of the toughest job markets in recent history. More than half do not have a job lined up by the time they graduate, and the unemployment rate for young degree holders is the highest it's been in 12 years, not counting the pandemic. Fast Company writer María José Gutierrez Chavez breaks down the 5 ways recent grads can break through the entry-level job "glass floor.""
"More than half do not have a job lined up by the time they graduate, and the unemployment rate for young degree holders is the highest it's been in 12 years, not counting the pandemic. Fast Company writer María José Gutierrez Chavez breaks down the 5 ways recent grads can break through the entry-level job "glass floor." The application deadline for Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies Awards is tomorrow, October 3, at 11:59 p.m. PT."
Recent graduates face one of the toughest job markets in recent history, driven by on-again-off-again tariffs, economic uncertainty, and corporate layoffs. More than half of graduates do not have jobs lined up at graduation, and unemployment among young degree holders is at a 12-year high excluding pandemic years. Entry-level opportunities have tightened, creating a "glass floor" that blocks upward mobility for new entrants. Five actionable approaches can help break through: highlight transferable skills, build practical experience via internships or freelance work, tailor applications for employers and ATS, expand professional networks, and demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
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