As graduates enter a new chapter in their lives, they are starting to navigate toward job opportunities in Washington, D.C. The city has become a new home for alumni and has been a career hotspot in recent years.
According to Handshake, D.C. was ranked the second most popular place for graduates to work, preceded by New York City. Almost 7.4% of applicants on Handshake submitted applications to government positions, which are common in the nation’s capital.
Washington, D.C. has also grown to be more popular due to recent changes in pay. The minimum wage increased to $17 an hour, which is the highest in the country. Most government internships are now paid as well, drawing in more students and alums to the city.
Recent FIU graduates say they are concerned with finding a job that suits their education, helps them grow and gives them a sense of stability. Lucky for them, Washington, D.C. provides all of the above.
