2 in 3 college seniors are stressed about the tight job market—how to stand out, says career counselor who's advised thousands

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A majority of rising seniors surveyed by Handshake say they’re concerned about landing their first jobs after graduation.

2 in 3 college seniors are stressed about the tight job market—how to stand out, says career counselor who's advised thousandsThe class of 2025 is just starting their final year of college, but they're already sour on their job prospects after graduation.Sign up for NBC San Diego's News Headlines newsletter.

Additionally, students say their concerns around student loan debt, November elections and generative AI are dampening their view of their post-college years.That being said,"While they are short-term pessimistic, they are still long-term optimistic about their careers," says Christine Cruzvergara, the chief education strategy officer at Handshake."And so it's about helping them get over this initial hump.

Debt-burdened students are prioritizing workplaces that offer loan repayment support. Cruzvergara says more employers are now introducing the benefit as a result of young prospects pushing for it. Cruzvergara says this pragmatic view could be an asset:"I have a feeling that this class and beyond are going to be the ones to really lead our country and thinking around what that regulation should look like," she says."It's an opportunity for employers to really think about hiring folks from this class who have both ethical and moral backings and want to wrestle with some of these bigger questions.

 

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