Job market for 2025 grads expected to be massively better

On this week’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts talk about the job market for college and university students who are graduating in 2025. They are, as they say on Wall Street, bullish. Put more in plain English, they’re very optimistic.

There’s no doubt that the red-hot job market of 2022 cooled off in 2023 and didn’t fully recover in 2024. In some sectors, the job market in 2023 and 2024 was, at best, frustrating to candidates.

A recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers forecasts a 7.3 percent increase in hiring for the Class of 2025, driven by economic recovery, and increased competition for talent, especially in tech, healthcare, and data analytics. The survey also revealed a growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion, which runs counter to what many media outlets are reporting.

Graduating students should focus on skill development, relevant experience, and networking to stand out in the competitive job market. Employers should create inclusive workplaces, offer competitive compensation and benefits, and support career growth to attract and retain top graduates.

Overall, our co-hosts are optimistic about the job market but also call on both students and employers to be proactive and strategic.