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A computer science grad taught me a lot about finding work in the AI era. Here's what it takes to get that first big job.

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A computer science grad taught me a lot about finding work in the AI era. Here's what it takes to get that first big job.

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Kiran Maya Sheikh graduating Kiran Maya Sheikh A version of this story originally appeared in the AI Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly AI Insider newsletter here . I've got some happy news to share this week. It involves a young computer science graduate named Kiran Maya Sheikh , who has taught me a lot about grit, determination, and the realities of finding a job in the age of AI . Back in February, I wrote a newsletter arguing that people shouldn't panic about AI destroying tech jobs . "AI is causing disruption in this job market. Employers are prioritizing hiring experienced workers, but not new graduates." It was a humbling moment. We arranged an interview, and Kiran told me about the struggle to land her first full-time job. She's kept me updated on the job hunt, her volunteer work, and the fellowships she pursued to gain experience. "I have great news: I started my first full time job as a software engineer!" she wrote.

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Kiran Maya Sheikh graduating Kiran Maya Sheikh A version of this story originally appeared in the AI Insider newsletter. Sign up for Business Insider's weekly AI Insider newsletter here . I've got some happy news to share this week. It involves a young computer science graduate named Kiran Maya Sheikh , who has taught me a lot about grit, determination, and the realities of finding a job in the age of AI . Back in February, I wrote a newsletter arguing that people shouldn't panic about AI destroying tech jobs . Kiran, who had recently graduated from the University of California, Irvine, wasn't impressed. "It's bad advice to 'not worry,'" she emailed me. "AI is causing disruption in this job market. Employers are prioritizing hiring experienced workers, but not new graduates." It was a humbling moment. We arranged an interview, and Kiran told me about the struggle to land her first full-time job. She'd studied computer science partly because it promised financial stability. Instead, she

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