Candidates feel they are being rejected by algorithms rather than people.
New graduates in computer science are finding it increasingly difficult to secure entry-level jobs as AI changes the technology workforce.
According to BBC News, a 2024 graduate from Newcastle University said many "junior" positions now require multiple years of experience, while AI tools are taking on tasks once used to train newcomers.
Also, recruitment processes themselves are becoming heavily automated, frustrating candidates who feel they are being rejected by algorithms rather than people.
Industry leaders warn that cutting off opportunities for junior developers could threaten the future talent pipeline, though some executives argue that younger candidates' fluency with AI tools could make them highly valuable in the long term.
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Dan Raywood is a B2B journalist with 25 years of experience, including covering cybersecurity for the past 17 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes.
He has spoken at events including 44CON, Infosecurity Europe, RANT Forum, BSides Scotland, Steelcon and the National Cyber Security Show, and served as editor of SC Media UK, Infosecurity Magazine and IT Security Guru. He was also an analyst with 451 Research and a product marketing lead at Tenable.
