Impact of Graduation Year on Gen Z Job Prospects

Monica Para landed a software engineering job in the fall of 2022 before graduating with a computer science degree. She is now pursuing a secondary degree at the University of Chicago without taking any loans.

On the other hand, recent grads like Solomon Jones have faced a tough job market. Jones, a sports communications graduate, has struggled to find a full-time role and is currently living with his parents in New Jersey.

The job market has created a divide within Gen Z, with some benefiting from the high-demand market of 2021 and 2022 while others face challenges in finding work.

US businesses hired at high rates in 2021 and 2022, but hiring has slowed down since 2023. Recent college grads are finding it tough to secure jobs, especially with the uncertainty in the economy.

While some have managed to find work, others like Jahanvi Shah faced difficulties in landing a job after graduating. Shah, an international student, struggled to secure employment to maintain her visa status.

Stories like Shah's offer hope to job seekers, but many recent grads have had to settle for roles outside their field of study.

Despite the challenges, young graduates like Jones remain hopeful of finding a fulfilling job that justifies the student debt they have taken on.

According to the source: Business Insider.