For the first time since 1980, college grads face higher unemployment than the national average — 6.5% vs. 4.2%.
Barron’s
Many grads apply to 300–450 jobs with no results — an “applicant tsunami” that keeps growing.
CNN
Unemployment for recent grads has risen 30% since 2022, as AI and automation eat away at traditional first jobs.
New York Times
The Main Problem
“Traditional job search advice is outdated. Students are left sending endless applications into the void.”
