Introduction
Entering the job market can be challenging for university graduates. According to the UVM’s National Graduate Survey (ENE), 42% of university students find that a lack of experience complicates their first job opportunity. However, certain positions are known for high demand among university graduates.
LinkedIn’s Barometer Identifies Top Jobs for Graduates
LinkedIn’s Primer Employment 2025 Barometer has identified job roles with significant growth in hiring university graduates over the past three years, particularly in technology-related fields. These roles also include positions associated with sales and new business development.
The 10 Most In-Demand Jobs for Graduates in Mexico
- Artificial Intelligence Engineering: This role reflects the rapid advancement and widespread impact of artificial intelligence, making it one of the top job opportunities for recent graduates in Mexico.
- Operations Associate:
- Cybersecurity Analyst:
- Software Engineering:
- Business Development Representative:
- Event Coordination:
- Field Engineering:
- Data Specialist:
- Product Management:
- Customer Support Analyst:
The list was compiled using LinkedIn’s Economic Graph, analyzing anonymized and aggregated data from LinkedIn profiles and job postings between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2024. The growth rates for jobs and industries were calculated based on the first full-time roles of graduates, comparing hiring quotas from 2022 to 2024. The analysis excludes internships, trainee positions, and volunteer work.
Sectors Hiring the Most Graduates
While digital profiles dominate the list, the sectors hiring the most graduates are administrative and auxiliary services, financial services, construction, government, and transportation and logistics.
Most Sought-After Graduate Skills in Mexico
- Customer Service:
- Remote Work Capability:
- Proficiency in English:
- Effective Communication:
- General Administrative Task Management:
Graduate Landscape in Mexico
According to the ENE, 46% of university graduates find it difficult to secure their first job. Besides a lack of experience, low salaries and the scarcity of career-related job openings are reported as primary obstacles to entering the workforce.
The COP of UVM highlights that favorable job characteristics, including full-time employment with a contract, linked to training, permanent positions with benefits, correlate with higher income and job satisfaction stemming from growth and development opportunities.
Although the percentage of graduates securing their first job related to their field of study improved post-pandemic, 43% still find their first opportunity unrelated or partially connected to their area of study. In terms of salaries, 65% reported incomes of up to MXN 8,000, while only 6.9% earned more than MXN 15,000.
