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Graduates Shift Focus to Job Security Amid Market Turmoil

3/31/2025

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As graduation nears, young Americans grapple with a rocky job market, worsened by government hiring freezes and layoffs. Students like Ryan Kim and Sarina Parsapasand are pivoting from public service to private sector roles, seeking stability. This shift reflects a growing trend of prioritizing job security over passion amid uncertainty.

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Story summary

As graduation nears, young Americans grapple with a rocky job market, worsened by government hiring freezes and layoffs. Students like Ryan Kim and Sarina Parsapasand are pivoting from public service to private sector roles, seeking stability. This shift reflects a growing trend of prioritizing job security over passion amid uncertainty.