Core Insights - The MBA job market remains challenging for Yale SOM's Class of 2025, with prolonged effects from previous downturns impacting hiring outcomes [1][2] Employment Outcomes - Job offers for the Class of 2025 decreased to 82.1%, down from 84.8% in 2024 and significantly lower than the post-pandemic peak of 96.1% for the Class of 2022 [2] - Job acceptances fell to 79.9%, compared to 81.2% in 2024 and 88.4% in 2023 [2] - The percentage of Yale MBAs seeking employment dropped to 81.5%, down from 83.2% in 2024 and 91.5% in 2023 [5] Market Dynamics - Yale SOM is among the schools most affected by the ongoing slowdown in MBA hiring, with no schools reporting hiring numbers as high as the peaks of 2022 and 2023 [3] - The hiring environment has led to longer recruitment timelines, with many organizations hiring as needed rather than adhering to traditional on-campus recruiting schedules [4] Student Choices - Among those not seeking employment, 6.5% started their own business, 5.4% were company-sponsored, 2.7% postponed their search, and just under 1% continued their education [6] - The employment data reflects individual student choices rather than available opportunities, indicating that despite challenges, students had various options [5] Data Reporting - Yale's offer and acceptance rates are based on outcomes for 225 and 219 MBAs, respectively, out of 274 graduates seeking employment, highlighting the importance of comprehensive tracking in employment outcomes [7]