Gen Z at Work
Hiring Today’s Newest Talent
Monster surveyed 1,000 college grads and 500 non college grads (as well as those who recruit them) to help understand what motivates the emerging workforce. Start here for a snapshot of today’s entry-level candidates, then download our ebook: “Hiring the Newest Workers: Bring on Gen Z.”
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They Don’t Know Their Own Power
of new grads think employers have all the power when it comes to their job search.
58%
Here’s one clue that Gen Z has the advantage
72% of employers
have increased entry-level salaries in the last 12 months
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The good news for employers? Candidates want a long-term commitment:
81
%
65
%
These young seekers prefer a full-time job over gig work.
2
The Great Ghosting Mystery
Everyone’s ghosting, but no one’s willing to ‘fess up. What gives?
74
%
of recruiters say they’ve been ghosted
47
%
of candidates admit ghosting recruiters
*About 6 in 10 candidates say it’s worse getting ghosted by a recruiter than a new crush.*
The #1 reason Gen Z says they ghost employers
“The hiring manager was rude or lied to me about the position.”
Why Gen Z job seekers say they ghost:
“The recruiter or hiring manager was rude or lied to me about the position”
31%
29%
“The recruiter or hiring manager took too long to get back to me”
23%
“The process felt impersonal”
70% are still willing to consider candidates even if they ghosted them
3
Get on Board with Future of Work Trends
The Remote Work Conundrum
81
%
of employers don’t trust that entry-level employees can excel working remotely
32
of college grads are looking for opportunities for remote/hybrid work in job postings
%
The TikTok Generation?
46% of college grads go to YouTube/TikTok for advice, while 30% of non-college seekers use the platforms for their actual job search.
The Tools They Use
JOB BOARDS
Gen Z’s #1 tool
Use Career networking platforms
24%
13%
Digital tools were more popular than college career services
Use Career networking platforms
24%
1 in 5
college grads expect companies to have a strong social media presence
4
Simplify the Job Search
Are you asking for multiple years of experience in your entry-level job postings?
40%
of college grads say that’s the most difficult part of their job search
24%
of candidates think they need to have all the requested skills in a job posting
Other pain points for grads:
35%
Being left in limbo by the online app
Wasting time re-entering info onto apps
34%
Weeding through lengthy job descriptions
31%
Completing apps on outdated or clunky employer websites
26%
5
What Does Gen Z Want in a Job Ad?
NON-GRADS
GRADS
Salary range
52%
45%
Career advancement expectations for the position
37%
25%
Examples of how the company creates work-life balance
Opportunities for remote or hybrid work options
Career or leadership development programs
Company perks like free food or social events
36%
25%
32%
19%
30%
17%
25%
21%
Double-Down on DEI
Candidates overall are also looking for job postings that illustrate:
26%
A DIVERSE WORKFORCE
23%
Diversity among top leadership
21%
Women in top leadership roles
Are your job postings measuring up?
Get Schooled on Perk Preferences
Grads and non-grads have different needs
New grad #1 desired benefit is a flexible schedule
Non-college grads value healthcare benefits above all else.
Go All in on Mental Health Support
91% of college grads and 83% of non-college grads want to be able to talk about their mental wellness at work.
84% of employees think their companies need to invest in more mental health resources to keep up with expectations of the new workforce.
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GRADS
NON-GRADS
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32%
19%
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Being left in limbo by the online app
35%
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