Gen Z Job Hunt Challenges Amid Market Turmoil

Gen Z is graduating into one of the toughest job markets in years. Hiring is frozen, layoffs are rising, and entry-level roles are disappearing as companies rethink budgets and lean on AI. Many new grads are taking retail jobs, pivoting to the trades, or rethinking whether a degree still pays off.

Produced and Edited by: Zach Green
Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark
Animator: Alisa Stern
Reporter: Jennifer Liu
Additional Footage: Ashley Terrell, Chris Henderson, Getty Images

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Why Gen Z Job Hunting Is Out Of Control Right Now