The US job market is slowing quietly and young jobseekers will feel it first
The US job market has not collapsed, but it has quietly slowed. Fresh data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows hiring in 2025 fell sharply compared with 2024, even as unemployment stayed stable. For students and young professionals, this means longer job searches, fewer entry-level roles, and tougher competition—especially for those planning careers in the US.
The US job market has not collapsed, but it has quietly slowed. Fresh data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows hiring in 2025 fell sharply compared with 2024, even as unemployment stayed stable. For students and young professionals, this means longer job searches, fewer entry-level roles, and tougher competition—especially for those planning careers in the US.
