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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
When researchers compared jobless rates for recent graduates to those with more experience, new grads seemed to be having a slightly tougher time landing roles, but the gap wasn’t big enough to suggest technology is the main factor.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The real hiring pain has been felt by college grads and entry-level workers.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun or adjective
These are the top 10 cities for new grads, including the share of 2025 grads who are moving there, the year-over-year increase in 2024 grads, and the top industries in each city.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
When researchers compared jobless rates for recent graduates to those with more experience, new grads seemed to be having a slightly tougher time landing roles, but the gap wasn’t big enough to suggest technology is the main factor.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
Young college grads are having a uniquely difficult time trying to clinch their first full-time jobs and feeling the brunt of the weakening labor market.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The real hiring pain has been felt by college grads and entry-level workers.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Grad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grad. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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