Computer Science Students Face a Shrinking Big Tech Job Market

The New York Times (NYT) (12/06/2022)
  • Computer science majors who recently graduated or will graduate soon face a tough job market as the tech downturn has sparked hiring freezes and widespread layoffs.
  • The previous 12+ years of rapid tech industry growth featuring generous compensation, work-life balance and office perks encouraged more Gen-Z students to pursue tech industry careers.
  • US computer science undergraduates tripled from 2011-2021 to 136,000 students.
  • Article details young tech workers getting laid off and job offers revoked.
  • In response, many are pursuing tech roles at non-tech companies.