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- LinkedIn released its 2026 Grad’s Guide on hiring trends in the United States, noting 44% of Gen Z cite lack of connections as their entry-level barrier.
- The guide finds 21% of Gen Z are launching side hustles and reports that “founder” profiles rose 69% from last year.
- Hiring fell 6% at entry level and 10% at level while 72% of workers consider skilled trades, urging firms to use LinkedIn’s AI job tools.
