Palwasha Zahid, a recent data analysis master's graduate, struggles to find employment in Silicon Valley, mirroring a national trend. Graduates aged 22 to 27 are experiencing their highest unemployment rate in a dozen years, exacerbated by economic uncertainty and competition from a growing number of degree holders. Employers are cautious about hiring entry-level positions amid economic unpredictability and the rise of artificial intelligence potentially disrupting entry-level jobs. Experts express concern about the implications for recent graduates and the perceived value of a college degree.
"It stings a little bit... I never imagined it would be this difficult just to get a foot in the door."
"Young people are bearing the brunt of a lot of economic uncertainty... the people that you often are most hesitant in hiring are entry-level positions."
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