First-Time Job Hunters' College Degrees Don't Unlock Opportunities They Once Did
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The article discusses how college degrees no longer guarantee job opportunities for new graduates as they once did, sparking concern about the value of higher education in the current job market.
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3 months ago
Their graph shows a six-year period (from 2009 through 2015) where first-time job hunters had even more trouble finding jobs.
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