Summary
Recent college graduates are having a hard time finding jobs despite a low national unemployment rate. Many job sectors, including the government and technology, are cutting back on hiring, leading graduates like Azraiel Raines to settle for jobs outside their desired fields.
Key Facts
- The State Department cut more than 1,300 jobs, affecting potential hires like Azraiel Raines.
- Raines graduated with a degree in global studies and hoped to work for the State Department.
- She eventually found a job in the counseling department at Idaho State University.
- Economists note that few people are quitting jobs, and employers are hesitant to hire new graduates.
- The federal government, tech companies, and consulting firms are reducing job openings.
- Artificial intelligence is being used in some cases instead of hiring entry-level workers.
- Many new graduates are accepting lower salaries than expected.
- The job market has shifted from a promising hiring outlook to more cautious recruiting.
