Federal job interest has decreased by 40% after significant executive orders, reversing previous trends where government roles attracted many applicants due to perceived stability. Meanwhile, interest in state and local job opportunities surged by over 30% in the latter half of the school year. This shift indicates that many students who initially sought federal positions are now considering roles in the private sector instead. The report highlights a stark contrast between the previous year's enthusiasm for government jobs and the current decline in applications against a backdrop of political changes.
"People presumed at the time, there's nothing more secure than a government job," Handshake chief education strategy officer Christine Cruzvergara told Business Insider in an interview.
The federal government lost more application share than any industry year-over-year, aside from tech, the platform said.
Interest in state and local jobs grew over 30% year over year in the second half of the school year.
Last year, the hashtag 'government jobs' was trending on TikTok, with videos of employees hyping up the stability and perks of the field.
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