Are college grads finally catching a break in the job market? Some signs point to yes. In March, the unemployment rate for 20-24-year-olds with bachelor’s degrees dipped to 5.3%, compared to 8.9% last fall. And a new survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows that employers plan to increase new-graduate hires by 5.6% this spring compared to one year ago. Another survey by ZipRecruiter shows that almost a third of employers plan to hire more entry-level employees this year than last. This is good news for young grads, as headlines touted that hiring managers don’t want Gen Z on their teams at all in the last year. YPulse’s 2026 Employment & Career Goals report shows that the majority of Gen Z adults feel stressed about their careers, attributing that to struggling to find jobs or getting ghosted by recruiters. But while the job market still feels challenging, there may be some glimmers of hope for young professionals. (WSJ)
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