Fortune reporting documented a difficult 2025 entry‑level job market for Gen Z graduates, prompting public comments from corporate leaders including AMD’s Lisa Su and Accenture’s Julie Sweet urging younger workers to embrace hard problems and curiosity. The coverage catalogs slowed hiring, intensified competition, and the influence of AI on entry roles, with CEOs advising proactive reskilling and ownership of career trajectories. Campus career centers, alumni relations, and academic departments should expand employer partnerships, micro‑credential offerings, and experiential opportunities to help graduates signal adaptability in a tightening labor market.