Entering the job market fresh from university can feel daunting, and even well‑qualified graduates often stumble during interviews. In 2025, as competition intensifies across sectors, employers seek ...

Recent graduates looking to enter an increasingly shaky labor market are painting a dire picture of their job search: "A black hole," one said. "I'm disheartened," said another. "I almost feel like it ...

Ryan Jenkins, pictured above on Dec. 10, 2025, is the economic development coordinator for the city of Fairview Heights, Illinois. He encountered a rocky road on the path to finding a job. In July, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Recruiters reveal the seven ways Gen Z is blowing their shot ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sheila Callaham writes about age-related topics in the workplace. U.S. universities are graduating an estimated two million ...

Economists and career coaches agree: Recent college graduates should expect to work harder and longer to land their first job out of college. The total number of new jobs created in 2025 has trended ...

Hope springs eternal—except for many college graduates prepping to enter an unsteady job market rife with contradictions. Hailey Washington, a senior majoring in marketing at Drexel University in ...

As a long-time observer of hiring trends, I’m increasingly concerned about the career prospects of graduate students and postdocs in the next few years. This will very likely be the worst job market ...

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Advice for New Graduates: Securing employment today can be quite challenging. The competition for government positions is intensifying, and the pressure surrounding job interviews adds to the ...