2024 job outlook shows decline in opportunity for new college graduates [Video]

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Banyan Neece had never been to Nebraska before college.

“I literally just came out here. Took a leap of faith,” he said.

He’s from Hawaii. His dad has a background in trade work, but Neece has a knack for finance.

“Literally every single day is different,” he said. “We’re always reacting to the market, learning about new companies, new industries.”

The past four years he’s been building a resume.

“I was looking for full-time roles maybe like a year and a half out.”

According to the latest report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, it’s taking longer for graduates to find a job, from 5.5 months last year to 6 months this year. According to that same study, it’s also expected hiring for the class of 2024 to drop by nearly 2 percent.

“In a tough job market, it’s the little things that stand out,” said Jeremy Fisher, senior director of Creighton’s Career …