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Class of 2025 Faces Tough Job Market as Hiring Projections Shrink Amid Economic Uncertainty

by Team Lumida
April 24, 2025
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  • The Class of 2025 is entering a challenging job market, with employers scaling back hiring projections from a 7.3% increase in the fall to just 0.6% growth this spring.
  • Federal government hiring has contracted significantly, with applications to federal jobs from graduating seniors dropping 40% year-over-year.
  • Unemployment among college graduates aged 22-27 has risen to 5.8%, up from 4.8% in January, as entry-level job openings remain bottlenecked.
  • Sectors like software, energy, and manufacturing are increasing graduate hires, while consulting firms and government roles are retrenching.
  • Career experts advise graduates to pivot to industries like healthcare and finance, which are less impacted by economic uncertainty and tariff-sensitive policies.

What Happened?

The Class of 2025 is facing a chilly job market as companies pull back on hiring plans amid economic jitters and government cuts. Employers now expect to hire the same number of graduates as last year, a sharp drop from the 7.3% increase projected in the fall, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Federal government hiring has been particularly hard-hit, with many programs canceled or scaled back. For example, Colleen Kane, a senior at the University of Maryland, had her application to a CDC training program rejected after the program was canceled. Applications to federal jobs have dropped 40% year-over-year, forcing many graduates to pivot to private-sector or state and local government roles.

The private sector is also crowded, with graduates from previous years competing for limited entry-level positions. Unemployment among college graduates aged 22-27 has risen to 5.8%, reflecting the bottleneck in hiring.

Despite the challenges, some sectors, including software, energy, and manufacturing, are increasing graduate hires, offering a glimmer of hope for job seekers.


Why It Matters?

The tough job market for the Class of 2025 highlights the broader economic uncertainty affecting hiring across industries. Government cuts and tariff-sensitive policies have further strained opportunities in sectors like consulting and public health, traditionally popular among new graduates.

The rise in unemployment among young college graduates underscores the challenges of breaking into the workforce, particularly as more experienced professionals hold onto their jobs. This creates a highly competitive environment where proactive job seekers with internships and networking strategies are better positioned to succeed.

The shift in hiring trends also reflects the need for graduates to adapt their career plans, exploring opportunities in resilient sectors like healthcare, finance, and technology.


What’s Next?

Graduates are being advised to broaden their job searches and consider industries less affected by economic uncertainty. Career experts recommend leveraging transferable skills, such as research and analytics, to pivot into promising fields like healthcare and finance.

As the job market remains tight, networking and proactive strategies, such as reaching out to hiring managers, will be critical for standing out. Graduates may also need to adjust their expectations, considering roles outside their initial career plans to gain experience and build a foundation for future opportunities.

For now, the Class of 2025 faces a challenging road ahead, with success likely hinging on adaptability and persistence in a competitive job market.

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