Ryan Jenkins, pictured above on Dec. 10, 2025, is the economic development coordinator for the city of Fairview Heights, Illinois. He encountered a rocky road on the path to finding a job. In July, ...

Entering the job market as a recent graduate is an exciting milestone, but it can also be overwhelming. With millions of similarly qualified candidates competing for a limited number of roles, a ...

KEY TAKEAWAYS The unemployment rate for workers with college experience increased in 2025, while it has fallen for workers ...

The Class of 2025 faces a daunting assignment: getting hired in today’s no-hire, no-fire jobs market. Overall, the US job market remains resilient. The national unemployment rate stands at just 4.2% ...

Recent graduates looking to enter an increasingly shaky labor market are painting a dire picture of their job search: “A black hole,” one said. “I’m disheartened,” said another. “I almost feel like it ...

What happens when the traditional launchpad for careers starts to crumble? For recent graduates, this isn’t just a hypothetical question, it’s a harsh reality. The once-reliable pipeline of ...