Are Gen Z job applicants unprofessional or too demanding?
While the Class of 2024 faces a generally strong job market, some recruiters say they’re hesitant to hire members of Gen Z.
(Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill)
This coming week will be the last week of classes at UNC, and with graduation approaching, a lot of seniors are deep in their job searches. But the application process has changed drastically, especially since the pandemic. And some surveys report approximately 40% of employers say they avoid hiring Gen Z applicants.
Carolina Connection’s Sofia Casini reports.
This story was originally published on Carolina Connection on April 26, 2024.
This story was a 2024 RTDNAC Winner, in the category ofStudent Award Winner: Radio Best Student Feature Reporting First Place: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Are Gen Z job applicants unprofessional or too demanding – Sofia Casini
This story and “More prisons are offering college and technical classes to help reduce repeat offenses“ placed 10th in the Hearst Audio competition in 2025.
