noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
new graduate; recent graduate
Refers to someone who has just graduated from school (usually university) and is entering the workforce. Often used in the context of 新卒採用 (graduate recruitment).
彼は新卒で大手企業に入社した。
He joined a major company as a new graduate.
新卒の採
Recruitment of new graduates takes place every spring.