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Ken Griffin's Citadel companies just hired 350 interns—only 0.36% of over 115,000 young applicants made the cut

Financial holding giant Citadel is recruiting more entry-level talent for its internship than ever before. It’s a welcome opportunity in a dire market for Gen Z.

Fortune · Jun 11

AI Isn't Just Replacing Workers. It Is Also Making College Degrees Less Valuable And Can Leave Recent Graduates With 'Long-Lasting Scars For Decades'

Artificial intelligence has been replacing workers, and that can make colleges less valuable. CNBC detailed in a video released on YouTube that covers how AI is impacting recent graduates and how it can affect the economy.

Benzinga · Dec 3, 2025

'I Don't Think It's Lasting,' Cisco Exec Says Entry-Level Hiring Slowdown Is Nothing To Worry About

The number of entry-level job postings has been shrinking, according to student career platform Handshake. As of August, the number of first-rung postings it received had declined by 16% year-over-year, according to its Workforce Outlook report.

Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025

40% of job seekers say they haven’t had a single job interview this year

“Applying for jobs feels like sending a resume into a black box.”

Fortune · Dec 3, 2024

Josh Kushner, the lead investor in OpenAI, hires people with less than 4 years of investing experience

The Thrive Capital founder isn’t looking for the most senior candidate, rather someone who can pave the new way

Fortune · Nov 15, 2024

Internships at Wall Street titan listed with $250k salary—and it doesn’t even require any finance industry experience

Gen Z grads interning at Jane Street can expect to get $21,000 monthly pre-tax—about four times what the average American makes.

Fortune · Oct 18, 2024

Gen Z college grads struggle to find work at Google, Amazon, Meta

College students are having to scramble to land tech jobs amid widespread layoffs in Silicon Valley.

Fortune · Oct 16, 2024

Gen Z is buckling up—nabbing a entry-level gig is harder than ever

The Class of 2025 feels pessimistic about their career prospects, but are already applying as to tackle the trying job market

Fortune · Aug 27, 2024

From New York City to Washington D.C., these are the top destinations for college seniors looking for jobs

The class of 2024 is going into the workforce following years of turmoil; the "bummer generation" is looking for stable jobs and cities to start their careers

Latin Times · May 10, 2024

Where 2024 college graduates are looking for jobs

Government jobs are more popular this year among college seniors.

Axios · May 9, 2024