Somehow, new college grads are optimistic amid a brutal job market, report shows

The survey finds that recent graduates are working harder, applying more, and settling for less—all while colleges leave them unprepared for how AI has transformed the job market.

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You graduated, moved back home, submitted dozens (maybe hundreds) of applications, and finally landed a job—that you’re probably overqualified for. Welcome to the life of a recent college grad.

According to ZipRecruiter’s recent graduate report—which surveyed 1,500 college grads from 2025 and........

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