A 2025 Job Outlook survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers of 183 employers found that more than half of respondents rated the job market for the Class of 2026 as "poor" or "fair".
September 22, 2025
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Survey-based assessment of employer expectations for graduate hiring for the Class of 2026.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers' Job Outlook survey is widely regarded as an early indicator of graduate hiring trends.
September 22, 2025
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contextual
Describes the typical use and reputation of the Job Outlook survey in signaling graduate hiring conditions.