ZipRecruiter Finds Grad Job Market Improving Despite Fears That AI Is Eliminating Jobs

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZipRecruiter® (NYSE: ZIP), a leading online employment marketplace, today released its annual grad report, Building a New Path: The 2026 Graduate Report. Based on a survey of both rising and recent college graduates, the report reveals that the Class of 2026 faces steeper competition than in years past: more candidates are seeking entry-level roles, but fewer of these jobs are available. Despite these challenging conditions, outcomes have improved: the sha.