New reporting highlights a mounting employment challenge for autistic college graduates, even after they reach the point of campus career fairs and employer interviews. At Drexel University, a student described waiting in a sensory-friendly corner at an event because traditional recruitment settings can be overwhelming. The article points to tight hiring conditions for new graduates and notes that companies are scaling back entry-level roles amid economic uncertainty and the spread of AI. For autistic job seekers specifically, the piece cites high historical unemployment rates among adults with autism and describes colleges’ responses, including career-readiness classes and one-on-one coaching, plus employer partnerships aimed at more inclusive hiring.