Why Even Harvard’s Smartest Graduates Can’t Get a Job Now

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Why It is So Difficult to Gen Zeers to Get a Job Generation Z faces a challenging labor market as unemployment among recent graduates reached 8.6% in June 2025. Entry-level jobs often demand two to three years of experience, creating a catch-22 for young workers. Stagnant starting salaries, rising living costs, and student debt averaging $33,500 per borrower add economic pressure. Companies prioritize retaining staff, while tariffs, inflation, and hiring freezes limit new opportunities. Gig work and delayed financial independence are common, with only 29% of Gen Z workers feeling engaged. Long application processes, reduced internships, and intense competition further hinder career entry, creating widespread professional anxiety and underemployment. CHAPTERS: 0:12 Job Market 0:45 Entry-Level Jobs 1:03 Unemployment 1:28 Recent Graduates 2:10 Tech Jobs 2:55 Hiring Freeze 3:20 Underemployment 4:05 Gig Economy 5:30 Internship Opportunities 7:12 Starting Salaries Produced by: Samantha Harvey Edited by: Jacob Smith Animation: Charlotte Brown Additional Footage: Getty Images » Subscribe to Economy Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc8q4B1bj-668LMHyNXnTxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Conect With Economy Media Everywhere Follow Economy Media on Instagram: https://n9.cl/economymedia #economymedia #jobmarket #techjobs