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AI vs Gen Z: How AI has changed the career pathway for junior developers - Stack Overflow

Stack Overflow 17 Sep 2025 · 11:11 AM
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Gen Z is grappling with a volatile job market exacerbated by AI, leading to heightened concerns about layoffs and reduced entry-level opportunities.
AI vs Gen Z: How AI has changed the career pathway for junior developers - Stack Overflow
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Gen Z is experiencing significant challenges in the job market, particularly in tech, where 64% of young individuals fear layoffs. The rise of AI has automated many entry-level positions, resulting in a 25% decline in tech hiring year-over-year. This shift has left many recent graduates, particularly in computer science, struggling to find employment, with unemployment rates for their age group reaching 7.4%. The educational landscape has also changed, with 97% of students using AI tools for studying, raising ethical concerns about skill atrophy. Internships, once a staple for gaining experience, have decreased by 11% as hiring managers increasingly trust AI over recent graduates. The future remains uncertain, but there is hope that new pathways will emerge for young professionals to adapt and thrive in an AI-driven world.
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