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1.2 Million Compete for 17,000 UK Graduate Jobs

10/29/2025

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In the United Kingdom, 1.2 million applications were submitted for 17,000 graduate positions in 2023/2024.
In the United States, 58% of recent graduates struggle to find stable work.
New York City added fewer than 1,000 private-sector jobs in the first half of the year.
The tech sector has seen a drop in young workers.
Experts say universities must adapt by leveraging AI and building professional networks.

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Story summary

In the United Kingdom, 1.2 million applications were submitted for 17,000 graduate positions in 2023/2024.
In the United States, 58% of recent graduates struggle to find stable work.
New York City added fewer than 1,000 private-sector jobs in the first half of the year.
The tech sector has seen a drop in young workers.
Experts say universities must adapt by leveraging AI and building professional networks.