former graduate; alumnus/alumna; graduate from an earlier year
Refers to someone who has already graduated, especially in contrast to current students or new graduates. Common in job-hunting contexts to distinguish graduates from previous years.
See also: 卒者
This company allows former graduates to apply under the same framework as new graduates.
Job-hunting support programs for graduates from earlier years are increasing.
卒業生 is a general term for any graduate of a school, while 既卒者 specifically emphasizes the status of having already graduated, often in contrast to current students.
Compound of 既 (already), 卒 (graduate), and 者 (person). The term is a modern coinage used primarily in employment and educational contexts.