Graduation season is approaching for universities around the world. In the United States, the college class of 2020 was preparing to enter a hot job market with the lowest unemployment rates on record. But that's all changed. So what are these soon-to-be graduates facing now?

Until recently, with low unemployment in the U.S., it appeared college seniors would have their pick of jobs after graduation. But the COVID-19 pandemic is causing many employers to hold off on hiring.

"It's just frightening that exiting school with a large amount of debt and no prospects on the horizon, it's very quickly going to become pretty critical for a lot of us I think," Kate Smith/Metropolitan State University of Denver senior said.

Retail, tourism and hospitality are some of the areas that have been hard hit. Career counselors advise students to maintain their professional connections, be flexible and lower their expectations, if necessary.

A lot of students have to rethink their job hunting plans after graduation. 

"It might mean looking at a different industry. It might mean piecing together maybe some gig work or freelance work or part time work initially," Katie Flint/Colorado State Univ. Career Center said.

Most graduation ceremonies and many hiring decisions are on hold for now.

But one nursing student is actually getting a head start on her career. She's helping test people for COVID-19.

The demand for health care talent is expected to remain strong for the foreseeable future.