A "cooked" Computer Science grad's perspective

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STEM job market is currently very difficult for new graduates, with a lack of entry-level positions and internships.
Universities are slow to adapt to market changes due to the 4-year degree cycle, leading to oversupply of graduates.
Colleges prioritize profit over education, leading to commoditization of degrees and flooding the market with graduates.
Modern software development focuses on reusing existing tools rather than creating new ones, reducing demand for new developers.
Companies hesitate to hire juniors due to the risk and cost of training, especially with high job-hopping rates.
AI is reducing the amount of junior-friendly work by automating simple tasks traditionally handled by new hires.
The economic floor for new grads is shrinking, making extended unemployment in the sector seem inevitable.
Misleading advice from older generations about STEM careers being lucrative and safe has left many young people disillusioned.

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