Recent college graduates are discovering that reality does, in fact, bite. A recent poll by Intelligent found that human resources managers aren't thrilled with the interview process of late. Complaints of entitlement, lack of work ethic, and motivation – coupled with expressions of offense when applicants are challenged over their skill set and experience – have made companies hesitant about bringing Gen Z into the workforce. One grievance echoed by a majority of those polled was the common occurrence of bringing a parent to the interview. What in tarnation?
That's not all: One in eight hiring managers are devising strategies to avoid the class of 2025 altogether. According to the surveyed employers, young adults have a problem with eye contact, believe their entry-level job should pay unrealistic salaries, and dress inappropriately for the job they hope to land. Lobbyists and lawyers should probably wear a spiffy suit.
However, to keep things in perspective, these young people are being interviewed by a combination of Gen Xers and Baby Boomers who have set the standard for determination, work ethic, and decorum in the workplace.
Keeping Up With Hiring Trends: Not Gen Z
There are several reasons for the failure to launch our new job seekers: Sectors experiencing talent shortages are not desirable industries in which the youth of America wish to work. The hottest industries, once seemingly bubbling with unlimited opportunity over the last two decades, are laying off people right and left.



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