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5 secrets for breaking through the entry-level job ‘glass floor'
From on-again-off-again tariffs, economic uncertainty, and layoffs, fresh graduates are in one of the toughest job markets in recent history. More than half do not have a job lined up by the time they graduate, and the unemployment rate for young degree holders is the highest it's been in 12 years, not counting the pandemic.
Technological advancements are further making the situation harder, as artificial intelligence (AI) has wormed its way into the workforce, cannibalizing the number of entry-level jobs available. What's a young grad to do?
I interviewed hiring managers, career advisers, and college students, and in this piece you'll learn:
What out-of-work new grads need to be doing right now in their 'limbo'
How to identify industries that are hiring you may never have thought of
The right approach to developing AI literacy to stand out
1. Use limbo productively
What several recent college grads refer to as 'limbo,' the time period between graduation and employment, is often regarded as an excruciating phase of uncertainty. Experts recommend using this time as an opportunity for gaining experience outside of traditional corporate work.
