Class of 2024 Can’t Land Jobs as Hiring in Tech, Finance Wanes
It’s harder to secure an entry-level role at prestigious firms in the US, leaving college seniors scrambling.
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Mikael Rahmani, a senior at Boston University, checks all the boxes: extracurricular activities, good grades, internships. But as the clock ticks toward graduation, he’s struggling to find a job — despite applying to about 15 a week.
It was only a couple years ago that graduating seniors were able to leverage multiple job offers and boost their compensation. But after a pandemic hiring spree, major companies in technology, finance and consulting — top destinations for ambitious students — have been cutting costs and consolidating their workforces.