Key Takeaways

Gen Z college grads face a tough job market marked by fewer entry-level openings, economic slowdown and AI replacing traditional junior roles.

To stand out, you need to build your network, be referral-ready, adapt to AI, explore freelance or project-based roles and be proactive, not passive.

It’s no secret: Gen Z college grads are stepping into one of the most uncertain job markets in recent memory. Hiring freezes, economic downturns and an unsettling rise in AI replacing entry-level roles have created an environment that feels like an obstacle course instead of a career launchpad.

According to recent studies , unemployment rates for new grads (age 22-27) are consistently higher compared to other workers. Additionally, automation and generative AI tools are quietly t

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