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Beyond the Paycheck: What the Class of 2026 Really Wants From an Employer
June 3, 2026—With economic uncertainty and a job market that is in flux, it’s no surprise that Class of 2026 college graduates are searching for jobs that offer stability, support, and room to grow, according to new research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
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More Than Two Out of Five of College Class of 2026 Had a Job Offer in Hand by Graduation
June 1, 2026—More than two out of five new college graduates (44%) had at least one job offer before graduation, according to a new study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
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Employers Give New College Grads a Passing Grade on Job Readiness
May 28, 2026—Overall, employers feel that new college graduates are reasonably well prepared for the jobs they will enter after graduation, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
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Outlook Brightens for College Class of 2026 Entry-Level Hiring
April 27, 2026—Employers expect to increase their new college graduate hiring from the Class of 2026 by 5.6%,* according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
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The High-Impact Skills College Students Should Showcase on Their Resumes
April 23, 2026—New college graduates hoping to catch the eye of employers for entry-level jobs should provide evidence of the skills and abilities they have developed on their resumes, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
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Employers Plan to Expand Summer Intern Hiring This Year
April 17, 2026—Internship hiring is on the rise this year as employers expect to bring in 3.9% more interns in 2025-26 compared with 2024-25, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
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How New Grad Job Seekers Can Stand Out With Potential Employers
April 10, 2026—New college graduates hoping to wow potential employers need to focus on demonstrating their skills and sharing examples that showcase how they have used their skills to solve problems.
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Salaries Expected to Climb for Class of 2026 Grads Despite Flat Hiring
February 12, 2026—Starting salary projections show promise for the college Class of 2026, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
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Skills-Based Hiring Grows, but College Students Don’t Fully Understand It
January 22, 2026—Employer use of skills-based hiring is growing, but most college students don’t understand this approach to recruiting or how to prepare for it, according to research conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
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Hiring Flat for the College Class of 2026
November 12, 2025—Reflecting an uncertain job market for college graduates, employers are projecting just a 1.6% increase in hiring for the Class of 2026 when compared to the Class of 2025, according to results of a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
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Class of 2025 College Grads Responded to Challenges of a Tough Job Market
October 30, 2025—Although the Class of 2025 faced a tough job market, they responded in ways that suggest they were aware of the challenges they were confronting. Survey results in a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) support this.
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The Impact of Gender Inequality on Early Career Professionals
June 30, 2025—Recent research conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) answers key questions related to gender outcomes among college early career professionals.