What 3,400 Computer Science Students Reveal About Trust, Accessibility, and Reneges

Recruiting isn’t just about filling roles anymore; it’s a trust game and a yield strategy.

As Gen Z rises to 30% of the workforce by 2030, they bring new expectations that challenge legacy systems, including slow timelines, unclear processes, and unequal access, which is forcing companies to evolve or fall behind.

We surveyed 3,400 computing students at universities to understand how today’s recruiting experience really feels from the candidate’s perspective.

The 2025 Rewriting the Code Recruiting Experience Report uncovers how tech students navigate every stage of recruiting, from applications to offers, and reveals exclusive insights into one of the biggest challenges facing employers today: reneges, a growing trend reshaping early talent pipelines.

Inside the Report: Data Highlights

Plus: exclusive data on renege trends and the trust signals that prevent them.

These insights reveal what’s really driving tech recruiting and how companies can stand out in a hyper-competitive tech market.

What You’ll Learn

The report breaks down key moments in Gen Z’s recruiting journey and what your company can do to improve outcomes at every stage:

  • Application Behavior: Interns are submitting 60+ applications. Learn why and how transparency and early clarity help your company rise to the top of the pile.
  • Preparation Under Pressure: AI is everywhere in interview prep, but most students still don’t feel confident. Find out what tools they trust and what support they say is missing.
  • Accessibility Differential: Access isn’t equal. See how academic background affects interview opportunities and how to uncover overlooked talent before your competitors do.
  • The New Reality of Recruiting: Speed, clarity, authenticity. Gen Z expects more. Understand the new rules of candidate trust and the signals that break it.
  • The Reneges Trend: Reneges are on the rise. Get the data and the practical playbook to reduce risk and reinforce offer acceptance.

Ready to Rethink Recruiting?

Learn what builds Gen Z trust, and what breaks it, before your next offer goes out.