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I was told a computer science degree would guarantee a job. Four years later, I'm pivoting.
Mackenzie McAllister graduated with a computer science degree from the University of Missouri but is now seeking data analytics roles after relying heavily on AI tools during her studies. She credits her decision to pivot to challenges with software engineering interviews and the integration of AI in education, which she felt weakened her coding skills.
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