From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-10 06:46:00

As the Class of 2025 graduates enter a cooling job market impacted by Trump’s tariffs, job searches are proving longer and harder. Mechanical engineering graduates may face even more challenges finding work. Hiring slowed in April, and uncertainty from tariffs has made it harder for businesses to invest and hire.

Juan Rodriguez, a recent graduate, struggled to find a job for five months before finishing school. He is among the 2 million college students graduating this semester into an uncertain job market. Employers were initially hopeful about hiring this class, but expectations have since dropped significantly.

Manufacturing engineering graduates, like Rodriguez, may face additional challenges due to tariffs impacting the supply chain and increasing costs for manufacturers. Despite the hurdles, the job outlook for the Class of 2025 is better than the previous year. The market is still adding jobs, but uncertainty looms.

The job market for recent graduates is slower and more challenging than expected, with the economic climate adding to the stress. While job listings have become scarcer since the announcement of tariffs, recent graduates are finding it difficult to access the current job market.

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