Jayda Hurtado, a 2025 graduate, expresses her anxiety about entering a challenging job market. Despite applying for various positions, she has yet to secure an interview. While many graduates are optimistic—83% believe they will land jobs shortly after graduation—48% doubt they will find positions at preferred organizations. Although many feel qualified, the overall job search process can be daunting. Recruitment experts emphasize the struggles even highly educated individuals face in securing desirable roles, indicating that temporary employment may be necessary before achieving dream jobs.
"I'm actually terrified. I probably have a good cry session about it maybe every two weeks," Hurtado said.
"If not, then it's a matter of having something to get me by before I get a big girl job," Hurtado said. "I also know the economy is in a weird place."
"It's a hard world out there for a lot of people who are not just highly educated, but have built these careers and have a trusted resume of previous experience." - Emily Levine.
"If you want to get a job somewhat quickly and start contributing and earning money, it most likely won't be your dream job. And that's okay." - Emily Levine.
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