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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 7 MIN

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on the job market for the class of 2026 and what new grads should do now

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Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to break down what the latest jobs report really means for young graduates entering a tough labor market, where unemployment among college-educated workers ages 22 to 27 is running higher than expected. Schlesinger addresses anxiety around artificial intelligence replacing entry-level jobs, explains why networking still beats social media doom scrolling and offers practical advice for new grads trying to get their foot in the door.

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