Today’s job market is constantly evolving, and today’s graduates are entering it with both confidence and conviction.
Despite ongoing concerns about automation and economic instability, most job-seeking graduates (83 percent) are optimistic they’ll land a role shortly after graduation, says this report from CareerBuilder+Monster. They also anticipate hurdles in finding positions within their ideal industry or company, with 37 percent expecting a job search that lasts four to six months. Sixty-four percent express concern that AI could replace human-held roles. The tension between optimism and anxiety underscores a growing focus on job security.
The 2025 State of the Graduate Report by Monster takes a deep dive into how upcoming and recent grads are navigating their career paths in a time of economic uncertainty and technological change.