The data, gathered from the college and new grad career site Handshake, shows a similar share of seniors say the current economic news makes them feel pessimistic.
1 priority in looking for a job is to find one that will offer stability, and they're changing some of their career preferences to find it.
Elsewhere, students from the class of 2024 were more likely to apply to jobs in construction, agriculture and education, according to Handshake data.
Working more than a 9-to-5Rising seniors are preparing to work more than a 9-to-5 in order to make ends meet.
Many are also hopeful that side-hustle income can supercharge their savings so they don't have to work a corporate job forever.
Persons:
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