Allison Shrivastava

Thrilled to share I’m joining Economist Niche! Labor market & education are intertwined, so I’m still here for all things labor.

Grateful to my Indeed Hiring Lab colleagues—5 amazing years!

Still taking interviews & speaking invites. Can’t wait to share more!

Apprenticeship Interest Booms - Indeed Hiring Lab The share of searches on Indeed for “apprentice” or “apprenticeship” jobs has more than doubled in the past five years.

Great piece on the surge in apprenticeship searches. Program expansion + growing interest in trades + a weak labor market for young workers are driving it. The post-2025 spike is so striking www.hiringlab.org/2025/11/14/a...

From Classrooms to Careers: Every Lesson Pays - Indeed Hiring Lab While the merit of a college degree is becoming increasingly contested, the value of education remains strong. A bachelor’s degree continues to be associated with higher employment rates and better ea...

Most workers trying to enter the job market right now are struggling, but education-even without a degree-is still an advantage.

read more about the incremental benefits of any educational attainment here www.hiringlab.org/2025/11/05/f...

September update: What’s really happening with entry-level postings? Fewer opportunities, or tougher competition? Find out: lnkd.in/e_QxW2H3

For the 2nd year straight, the gender wage gap widened in 2024. Equal pay is complicated—but still urgent. I shared some reflections back on #EqualPayDay. Feels like the right time to revisit them: lnkd.in/gbvGhUEE

Young people face tough job markets—degree or not. Unemployment for 22–27-year-olds is 7.4%, vs. 4.8% for grads. The challenge isn’t unique to college grads—it’s hard for everyone starting out.