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Sep 17, 2026
The class of 2026 is entering one of the most difficult job markets in recent memory. Unemployment among recent college graduates has climbed to 5.7%, a three-year high, while underemployment sits at 41.5%. Junior-level job postings fell 7% last year even as senior-level openings grew, and AI is quietly making the entry-level roles where graduates traditionally get their start increasingly scarce. For the first time in decades, the job-finding rate for young college graduates has converged with that of high school graduates. The college credential, once a near-guarantee of a smoother path into the workforce, no longer carries the certainty it once did.
Expanding the Future of Hiring: RippleMatch Joins JobGet
May 28, 2026
Today, I’m excited to share the news that RippleMatch is joining JobGet.
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Professional Development Ranks As Top Workplace Priority For Generation Z
Want a cheat sheet to Generation Z? Download our infographic on "5 Fast Facts Every Employer Should Know About Generation Z" here.
This is How Much Gen Z Candidates Care About Company Culture When Searching For a Job
Most companies have an idea of how important a positive company culture is – but data from RippleMatch reveals just how much company culture actually matters to entry-level candidates.
Nearly 75% of College Graduates Feel Unprepared to Negotiate for Higher Pay
When you think of the biggest challenges new graduates might face when searching for a first job, perfecting a cover letter and acing an interview might come to mind. But it turns out that for new grads, one of the most challenging parts of the job search is actually negotiating for higher pay.
A Comprehensive Look at What Generation Z Wants in the Workplace
Editor's Note: This article was published in 2018 and is a reflection of what the oldest members of Gen Z value in the workplace prior to the onset of COVID-19. For an updated look at how this generation's values have changed over the past several years, click here.
Everything You Need To Know About Generation Z
Want a cheat sheet to Generation Z? Download our infographic on "5 Fast Facts Every Employer Should Know About Generation Z" here.
The Top 15 Universities with the Highest Average GPAs
Read our 2019 ranking of the Top 20 Universities with the Highest Average GPAs here and the average GPAs of every Ivy League university here.
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