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Employers are increasingly hesitant to hire recent graduates, a trend observed in a report by the education and career advisory platform Intelligent, who notes that many new graduates are expressing dissatisfaction with their job fit.
A recent study based on a survey of nearly 1,000 hiring managers discovered that one in six employers are hesitant to hire members of Generation Z primarily due to concerns about their reputation for being unduly expecting special treatment and sensitive to offense.
Furthermore, more than half of the respondents stated that this generation, encompassing individuals born between 1997 and the early 2010s, tends to lack a robust work ethic, faces difficulties with effective communication, struggles to process and internalize feedback, and appears largely unprepared to meet the demands of the modern workplace.
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“They lack fundamental skills to interact socially with customers, clients, and colleagues, as well as basic workplace protocol,” Schroth says in an email to Euronews Next.
It is ultimately the company’s responsibility to ensure a successful onboarding process for the new employee, providing thorough training opportunities. A good manager must also balance being a coach and a boss, supporting the employee’s growth and development.
Why are many companies letting go of Gen Z employees?
Approximately sixty percent of the companies surveyed revealed they had dismissed a university graduate they employed within the past year.
The cited reasons for these decisions included a lack of motivation from employees, inadequate levels of professionalism, and subpar communication skills, among other factors.
“Many recent college graduates may find themselves challenged when transitioning to the workforce for the first time, as it can be a stark contrast to their experiences during their academic journey. They often lack preparedness for a more independent work environment, the complexities of workplace social dynamics, and the expectation of self-motivated productivity,” Huy Nguyen, Intelligent’s chief education and career development advisor, said in a statement.
The fact is, although they may have some theoretical knowledge from their university studies, they often lack the on-the-job experience and interpersonal skills needed to excel in their profession.
Hiring managers polled stated that certain Gen Z workers encountered difficulties in handling their workload, often showed poor punctuality, and failed to appropriately dress or communicate.
Young workers relied excessively on their parents’ assistance in finding employment.
According to a survey conducted by ResumeTemplates, involving nearly 1,500 young job seekers, 70 per cent revealed that they had sought assistance from their parents in their job search process.
Additionally, a quarter of the participants had their parents accompany them to job interviews, and many others had their parents send in job applications and craft their resumes on their behalf.
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Candidates with the potential to receive job offers were noted by employers to prioritize applicant qualities such as initiative and a positive outlook.
Managers also placed a value on real-world experience, either through internships or jobs, and to a lesser degree, on having a suitable online social presence, and steering clear of political discussions.
“Recent graduates starting their first job should demonstrate professionalism not by simply following outdated conventions, but by being courteous and dedicated to their profession,” exclaimed Nguyen.
Schroth commented that although current employers are hesitant to hire Gen Z workers due to a higher rate of firings and challenges in assimilating them into the workforce, they still comprise more than 25 percent of the workforce.
In conclusion, companies should invest more in training, so their upcoming Gen Z employees can successfully grow in their careers.
