As the coding boom fades, computer science grads focus on AI skills in choppy job market
Computer science student Jack Zemke was getting nowhere despite sending out hundreds of job applications that mostly disappeared into the void — ignored.
TL;DR
- Jack Zemke, a computer science student, sent hundreds of job applications with no success.
- He was close to graduating from Tulane University and considering moving back with his parents.
- A project involving an AI-powered search tool became a turning point.
- He discussed the AI tool at an engineering conference, which led to an approach from a civil engineering firm employee.