Recent college graduates face tough job market and adjust career ambitions

9 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 28

Junior-level job postings on Indeed fell 7% in 2025, with graduates like Sadie Parker from UC Santa Barbara broadening their searches amid federal spending cuts and A.I. concerns.
Employers are hiring fewer workers, making competition for entry-level positions especially fierce and prompting many graduates to reconsider their initial career plans.
The unpredictable market and rise of artificial intelligence are fueling anxiety that traditional entry-level roles may disappear, forcing new graduates to work harder and adapt to changing opportunities.

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