Survey Reveals 1 in 4 HR Managers Find Gen Z Unemployable

It goes with out saying that every new generation brings its own unique set of characteristics. 'Baby boomers' could be thought of as having a strong work ethic and an appreciation for manual labor that they aren't shy about sharing with the world.

'Generation X' could be seen as the dawn of the nerds. Oh, don't get offended! I'm part of this generation and I'd certainly consider myself a nerd! Can we finally admit that nerds are cool? More so because 'millennials' were exposed to more technology than we could have ever dreamed of when we were growing up. They were forced to learn how to operate computers and technology in order to keep up with the rapid pace of information sharing.

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Gen Z Might Break Us All!

'Generation Z' may be the generation that breaks us all. I say this based on my own experiences with both a teenage and preteen daughter. They speak a different language, they hear things differently, they are also smarter than I ever dreamed of being at that age, and possibly even now!

If you are like me, you won't be surprised at the results of a recent survey conducted in July by ResumeTemplates.com. The organization said the survey highlighted concerns among hiring managers regarding the employability of young Gen Z workers. They surveyed 1,000 hiring managers in the United States to understand their perceptions of the newest entrants into the workforce.

Deficiencies Include Lack of Work Ethic, Accountability

According to the survey, 24 percent of hiring managers believe young Gen Zers (defined in the survey as those between 18 and 23 years of age) are "unemployable" due to a lack of necessary workplace skills. The most commonly cited deficiencies include lack of work ethic, lack of accountability, and poor work ethic.

To me this makes perfect sense. It's not because they are raised poorly (at least I think we're doing a decent job), it's because they lack interpersonal skills. They speak through gaming platforms, text and instant messaging, and other non-traditional ways that those of us two generations back can't comprehend.

“One thing to remember is that every young generation goes through this kind of criticism,” says Julia Toothacre, chief career strategist at ResumeTemplates.com. “Millennials were called lazy and entitled. Gen Z is getting branded as lacking work ethic and accountability.”

Other key findings from the survey include:

• Seventeen percent say their employer is not very (15%) or not at all willing (2%) to hire young Gen Zers for full-time roles
• Fifty-six percent say their employers are offering part-time roles instead; 47% are offering contract work, 45% paid internships, and 17% unpaid internships
• Thirty-eight percent say young Gen Zers at their workplace are offered lower pay than older coworkers for similar job roles; nearly half of this group believes that the current job market allows employers to offer lower pay to this age group

To view the full write-up please visit: https://www.resumetemplates.com/1-in-4-hiring-managers-say-young-gen-zers-are-unemployable/.

Don't Give Up, We Survived, Didn't We?

So, when you throw your hands up in frustration, just remember, it's not just you! Buy an Xbox, learn to play Minecraft or Fortnite! It might be the only way to get through in a way they can understand clearly!