One Hundred Applicants Per Position: Why Entry-Level IT Professionals Are Left Without Jobs

The Russian IT software market is experiencing an employment crisis for entry-level specialists. The market is oversaturated with graduates from online schools, creating competition of up to 100 applicants for a single position. Companies are downsizing their junior teams, and the implementation of artificial intelligence is exacerbating the situation by automating simple tasks and enabling one employee to perform the work of two. Experts note that during difficult economic times, companies are refusing to hire low-skilled personnel, leaving opportunities only for the most driven and qualified candidates. This creates structural problems for the sector, affecting its talent pool and innovation potential in the long term.