Just how bad was the 2002 CS job market?

<p>I had a job opening in 2002 or 2003 (don’t remember exactly since it has been a while). I believe HR posted the job on some job boards like craigslist. I got something like > 400 resumes for one opening in a couple days. As a hiring manager, I was overwhelmed by that since I really didn’t have time to go through all that. At the peak of the bubble like 1999 or 2000, I would get something like > 20 resumes in a couple days for a job opening posted.</p>

<p>Now the job market is pretty good. If you are good, college graduate or experienced, you will get a job.</p>

<p>Of course, keep in mind that most CS jobs are concentrated in several areas. If you are not in those areas, you might see different demand.</p>

<p>No one knows the future. CS has became a very popular major in the past couple years.</p>