Computer Science - highest unemployment rate -Why?

Hello TSR

As the title states...what has caused computer science graduates to have the highest rate of employment? I understand these reports should be taken with a "pinch of salt" Is because of the high saturation of graduates and not enough jobs ie not enough demand.

Reply 1

Push_More_Button

Not enough good graduates.

Reply 2

Souljer

Original post by Push_More_Button

Not enough good graduates.

This most likely

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Reply 3

TheBBQ

Computer science could mean anything. The courses vary so much. If you go to a Russel group uni for CS or one of the good polytechnics with lots of industry connections I'm sure you'll do well.

Reply 4

username738914

Original post by Singh89

Because: a) there are a lot of poor universities offering computer science degrees; the top ones tend to have solid stats, b) a lack of initiative to develop the programming skills and 'soft' skills necessary to pass interviews, c) lack of experience on their CVs, barring them from getting interviews in the first place.

Re: point a, here's data to support it (tariff points = UCAS points achieved):

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Reply 5

ahpadt

Original post by Princepieman

b) a lack of initiative to develop 'soft' skills necessary to pass interviews, c) lack of experience on their CVs, barring them from getting interviews in the first place.

I seriously doubt that there are universities out there that will purposely chase all their students to develop their soft skills. You either develop that through own initiative or experience.

The unfortunately realisation about discussing these topics in here is that the very large majority of people on here haven't even finished college and are just about to apply to universities. Yet, they talk like they know it all. Applying to jobs is just about beating the system. There isn't a set way of how to do that. It's best to figure it out on your own.

Reply 6

Singh89

I am looking to pursue a career change away from my current industry where a commute has become impractical and unstainable on a long term basis despite doing it for several years but also being frustrated with the nature of the work. After achieving a 1st in my first degree I am considering doing a masters conversion course into computer science. I have invested in some short term courses but have made little influence. I believe practical/commerical experience is what will make the difference at the end of the day but I have been left with few options.

Reply 7

Colinj451

Computer science graduates that struggle to find work have a poorer CV, maybe lacking social skills and an idea that they are better than they are compared to entry positions available.
Also this week I got told by someone that they don't do customer service, thereby restricting them from a huge number of available jobs.
Also a degree is not a real substitute for professional qualifications specific to the area that they want to work in.