Ryan Kim and many Generation Z students are pivoting from aspiring tech careers to public service amidst layoffs in the tech industry. While applications for entry-level tech jobs fell by 19% last year, interest in government roles surged. Kim successfully pursued a paid internship at the FDA, attracted by job security, but faced sudden job loss due to federal hiring freezes. With graduation approaching, he now finds himself in a competitive job market where most private companies have filled positions for recent graduates, creating significant stress for many.
"You hear so many horror stories of people in tech being laid off with little notice. Government jobs are secure. What drew me into it was the stability."
"Last year, according to the job site Handshake, the share of applications it received from college seniors for entry-level openings in tech dropped by 19% from 2022, while the share to jobs in government nearly doubled."
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