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• The class of 2024 is applying to more government jobs, says college networking website - May 14, 2024

• Handshake’s report says more college graduates are applying to government jobs, as hiring slows in technology and professional services.

  Sean Michael Newhouse, Government Executive -

  The class of 2024 is applying to more government jobs, according to a report released this month by a popular networking website for college students.

  In total, roughly 7.4% of job applications from this year’s college graduating class on the website Handshake were sent for government openings. In comparison, that number for the class of 2023 was 5.5%. 

  “As hiring slows in technology and professional services, the Class of 2024 is shifting their applications toward other industries. Government is the clearest winner from this trend,” the report said.

  To read the full article, click here.

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