Job Market Trends - The job market is becoming increasingly difficult for recent college graduates compared to experienced workers [2][3] - Hiring has significantly slowed down recently [5] - Economic uncertainty is causing employers to hesitate on hiring new workers [7] - There is debate about whether AI is starting to replace entry-level jobs [9] Challenges for Recent Graduates - The unemployment rate for recent college grads has been slightly increasing [3] - A computer science graduate in Atlanta, despite good grades and internships, struggled to find even an hourly retail job [11][12][13] - The graduate had to decline a 4 a.m shift at Starbucks due to scheduling conflicts with job searching [13][14] Factors Contributing to the Difficulty - Employers are at capacity after a surge in hiring post-pandemic [6] - General economic uncertainty, including tariffs, tax policy, and the potential impact of AI, is a major factor [7] - Employers are cautious about adding entry-level jobs due to the potential for future AI developments [10]