When Dream Jobs Get a Reality Check

Imagine applying to 130+ jobs and still coming up empty. That’s the new normal for GW’s class of 2025, who are scrambling for work as D.C. job openings dry up under Trump’s hiring freeze. Some grads are ditching their Capitol Hill dreams for local gigs (hello, Louisville Parks Department), while others are moving cities or switching fields entirely. The wildest part? Entry-level jobs are now packed with overqualified applicants. Who else is feeling the career pivot pressure? #JobMarket #CareerPivot #GenZWork #Graduation2025 #DCCareers #Education