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WASHINGTON (TND) — A recent survey found nearly 40% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees.

Survey reveals tough job market for Gen Z grads due to employer preferences (TND)

According to Intelligent.com, Gen Z college graduates are struggling with many aspects of professional life.

Their survey of 800 U.S. managers, directors, and executives who are involved in hiring, found these key results:

38% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees

1 in 5 employers have had a recent college graduate bring a parent to a job interview

58% say recent college graduates are unprepared for the workforce

Nearly half of employers have had to fire a recent college graduate

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[-] the_q@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

You didn't need to tell us your were Gen x... You guys are a hip replacement away from being boomers.

[-] Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago

And you guys are just 30 years of working for a living away from the same fate. Welcome to the club.

[-] Skates@feddit.nl 1 points 10 months ago

A genx with a hip replacement will still be a genx, but with now less hip pains. Do you think... Hips somehow... Relate to age?

Is this a "count the rings thing" taught to genz now? Is Shakira some sort of prophet for you guys, because of "hips don't lie"?

this post was submitted on 10 Jan 2024
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