This is what recent college graduates are up against in the shadow of the pandemic. The year is nearing its end, and for many college graduates, this has been a period of upended plans and tested hopes. He isn’t alone in this predicament since his batch mates are also looking for jobs. Declaro also struggled with finding a job during the pandemic, sharing that companies preferred those with experience because it’s difficult to train fresh graduates virtually. Going by educational attainment, 23.9% of the unemployed are college graduates, while 26.4% are junior high school graduates.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 30, 2020 02:15 UTC