Posted 11/19/2023, 3:00:00 PM
Despite Strong Job Market, Recent Grads Struggle to Find Work That Matches Their Interests
- Despite a robust job market, recent grads are struggling more than others to find work post-pandemic - Industries with labor shortages don't match recent grads' interests; the industries they do want are announcing layoffs
- Living with parents and underemployment are up among recent grads compared to before
- Economic pessimism is very high among young people, which could impact Biden politically
- Workers without degrees are faring better as demand rises in industries not requiring degrees