With slow market and AI shifts, college seniors rethink the job hunt

It is the time of year when college seniors are itching to graduate and looking forward to their first jobs out of school. But they're facing uncertainty in the job market. In fall 2025, a widely watched survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers predicted a bad employment outlook for spring graduates. But on Monday, an updated survey showed a turnaround, with employers expected to boost new-graduate hires. Katie Jolicoeur, director of Career Services at Minnesota State University, Mankato, is helping soon-to-be college grads navigate the job market. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the advice she gives them.