Graduating from college used to be the starting line for a promising career, but for many students, getting that first job offer is becoming more and more difficult.

"I have been unemployed since February. So going on six months now," said recent college graduate Tiernan Smith.

"It's been basically crickets," said recent college graduate Matthew Solomon.

Recent college graduates are entering a turbulent economy, and entry-level jobs are seeing more competition. There are fewer entry-level postings as well.

"I knew pretty much just because of the newer economic climate that we were in at the start of the year that it was probably not going to be an easy job search," Tiernan said.

"Every time I apply to an online job posting, I am hearing nothing back," Solomon said.

Solomon has two de

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