Azraiel Raines graduated with a global studies degree but faced difficulties securing a position after the State Department cut over 1,300 jobs. She interviewed at various firms but received no offers, leading to panic about her future. Ultimately, she accepted a role in her former university's counseling department, which allowed her to use her skills in unexpected ways. Economists highlight that the job market for college graduates in 2025 is among the toughest in a decade, with low hiring rates persisting due to economic uncertainties.
Economists note that the current job market for recent college graduates in 2025 is one of the most challenging in the past decade, rivaling the pandemic period.
The overall unemployment rate is only 4.1%, yet many employers are hesitant to hire, creating significant barriers for newly graduated individuals.
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