College graduates face toughest job market in more than a decade as hiring slows

Graduates could see some job challenges as employers keep hiring steady

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Some college graduates say there is uncertainty among peers as they head into an economy that has been uncertain.  One of those graduates who crossed the stage this weekend was Alexandra Masterson.  "I'm feeling excited, just the normal amount of nerves,” she said. “I've already walked across the stage so there's no nerves there but just excited, excited to celebrate with my family and all that fun stuff.” Masterson was…

Unemployment among college grads surpasses overall joblessness rate in US

Young college graduates are facing the toughest job market in more than a decade, with unemployment for degree holders ages 22 to 27 outpacing the national rate, according to new data.

College graduates facing tough job market

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- It’s a jarring statistic for newly minted graduates of colleges in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, college graduates between age 22-27 have a higher unemployment rate than the overall U.S. unemployment rate. At 5.8 percent unemployment, experts say it’s the worst college grad job environment since the COVID-19 crash. “There’s a ton of uncertainty coming out of Washington, D.C.,” said …

Grades alone cannot measure knowledge and skill

With high school and college commencements wrapping up, employers now worry about the graduates’ preparedness to enter the work world.