Why are graduates settling for low-skill jobs? The unsettling rise of America’s overeducated workforce

A MyPerfectResume report reveals a striking shift in the US labour market: overeducation is now widespread, with degree-holders filling roles that require far less training. Rooted in post-Great Recession trends, this mismatch is depressing wages, limiting mobility, and raising urgent questions about the true value of a college degree today.