New Graduates Face Toughest Job Market in a Decade

Recent grads struggle with a challenging job market, making entry-level job searches more difficult than in the past. 🎓

New Graduates Face Toughest Job Market in a Decade
PBS NewsHour
234.9K views • Aug 10, 2025
New Graduates Face Toughest Job Market in a Decade

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New college graduates are facing one of the most challenging markets for entry-level jobs in a decade. PBS News asked recent grads about their job searches, and John Yang speaks with Christine Cruzvergara, chief education strategy officer at Handshake, for more on the current state of the job market and advice for first-time job seekers.

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