said they don't feel their college prepared them well for the job hunt.
56%
Graduating students started the job search at least 2 months before graduation.
8 in 10
Where Gen Zers are looking for jobs:
Linkedin
Online Job Boards
Company Career Sites
Other Social Media
Job Fairs
Friends & Family
On Campus Recruiting
On Campus Career Center
80%
66%
58%
45%
39%
37%
29%
22%
How gen zers follow up after applying for a job:
The Top 4 most important Factors for gen Z job seekers:
roles that fit their interests
salary/ compensation
growth potential
paid time off
And they had thoughts
In the spring of 2024, Her Campus surveyed 562 Gen Zers about the post-grad job search.
(Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.)
(Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
Of gen zers are unlikely to apply to a job without a salary range listed.
53%
prefer a hybrid role
2 out of 3
gen Z job seekers are open to hybrid roles
9 out of 10
of gen zers think networking is important for finding a job.
84%
89%
41%
of students had internships during college
of those internships led to job opportunities
other
message the company on social media
nothing
email the company's general email address
email the hiring manager
Connect with the hiring manager on Linkedin
Connect with other employees on Linkedin
49%
48%
44%
21%
19%
1%
