Congrats, new grads! Welcome to job market hell.
TL;DR
New computer science graduates are entering a job market where many experts predict their core skills will be the ones most exposed to AI. Routine coding tasks are increasingly being handled by coding agents, while classic junior roles are shrinking. The takeaway for new entrants: specialise, master AI tools and show portfolio work early. Without that, they end up competing head-on with models that are faster, cheaper and always on.
Nauti's Take
Tough situation, but no doom scenario: graduates who master AI coding agents early and ship side projects gain a real edge and opportunity. The downside is that classic junior career paths are shrinking, and mid-tier coding tasks are exactly the ones models cover best.
New entrants should train on AI tools from day one instead of waiting for the old career ladder to return.
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