I work with recent college grads to help them land their first jobs. These 4 often-overlooked skills get them hired.

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Recent college grads face an uncertain job market.

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The 'job seeker recession' is here

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Robin Peppers Daniel (left), Aaron Laniewicz (center), Valerie Lockhart (right)

Robin Peppers Daniel (left), Aaron Laniewicz (center), Valerie Lockhart (right)

I've applied to over 500 jobs in the 11 months since my layoff. I lost hot water and started a GoFundMe.

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Valerie Lockhart
Valerie Lockhart

Valerie Lockhart

I'm a recent grad who studied history and can't find a job. The AI-driven job market has no place for humanities majors like me.

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The author graduated with a degree in history.

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I was laid off last year and have only managed to get 1 job interview. I have 20 years of experience and am worried about my future.

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Shaun Chavis has applied for tons of jobs since getting laid off.

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When I got laid off, traveling felt like a bad idea. I'm glad I went on a short, affordable trip anyway.

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Jessica Derschowitz

The job market's Great Freeze will probably break in 2026, one way or another

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I felt ashamed to be laid off. After a nearly 2-year job search, I quit looking and embraced a new path.

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Laura Zimmermaker
Laura Zimmermaker is no longer actively job searching.

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The Great Freeze is almost as bad as the aftermath of the Great Recession if you're looking for a job

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Hiring is looking like the post-Great Recession period.

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People who haven't had steady work for at least a year are networking, doing temporary jobs, and soul-searching

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Bryce Celotto and Brad White
Bryce Celotto and Brad White shared what it's been like looking for work for a while.

Bryce Celotto and Brad White

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