Gen Z job seekers lack interview basics, survey finds

Hiring managers say Gen Z is bringing fresh ideas to the workplace but not always the basics of interview etiquette.
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Survey finds Gen Z lacks key virtual interview skills

A new survey shows many Gen Z job seekers struggle with basic interview etiquette, including eye contact, professional dress, and camera use in virtual meetings. University programs like UMass Amherst ...
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77% of Gen Z job seekers admit they’ve brought a parent to a job interview — but is it working against them?

Interviewing for your first job can be nerve-racking, but Gen Z (those born between 1996 and 2010) are relying on an unexpected source for hands-on support: their parents. A 2025 survey from Resume ...
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Kevin O’Leary says Gen Z’s résumé goes ‘right in the garbage’ if mom or dad shows up to the interview—but 1 in 5 are still doing it anyway

Gen Z is entering the toughest job market in years, and millions are struggling with unemployment, with a record number classified as NEETs (not in education, employment, or training). So now they’re ...
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As Gen Zers hunt for jobs, what to know about the interview process

Arin Lee, 21, a senior at Stony Brook University, said she usually gets "pretty nervous before interviews, especially if they are in person." Lee, who is double majoring in business management and ...
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Gen Z-ers are taking to Pinterest to find their aesthetic and figure out interview fits, an exec for the platform says

A Pinterest executive said Gen Zers use the platform to find their unique aesthetics.Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Millennials use Pinterest for finding the right wall art for their living rooms. Gen ...
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Gen Z vs. corporate hiring: Ghosting, catfishing and the new trust gap

Gen Z job seekers are upending conventional hiring practices. They're embellishing their qualifications and walking away from opportunities that don't meet their standards without a word. In a June ...
Forbes

Gen Z Burnout Is Impacting 83%. How Managers Can Reduce Stress By 40%

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Colleen Batchelder an expert on hiring and managing Generation Z. According to the UKG global study of nearly 13,000 frontline ...