{"id":31811,"date":"2022-03-09T21:54:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T21:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.customerservicemanager.com\/?p=31811"},"modified":"2022-10-05T14:09:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T14:09:25","slug":"what-jobs-are-gen-z-most-likely-to-go-into","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customerservicemanager.com\/what-jobs-are-gen-z-most-likely-to-go-into\/","title":{"rendered":"What Jobs Are Gen Z Most Likely to Go Into?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Generation<\/p>\n

Gen Z are thought to be the leading generation behind the Great Resignation of 2021: the phenomenon that saw millions of workers quitting their jobs. <\/strong><\/p>\n

This generation has a different attitude towards the workplace, the type of careers that attract them and what their priorities are.<\/p>\n

Less focus on longevity<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a jobseeker survey carried out by Bankrate, it showed that over half (55%) of American adults were planning to switch jobs; of this figure, 77% of these were Gen Z – aged between 18 and 24. It is perhaps unsurprising that the younger generation do not see jobs with the same prospects of longevity as previous generations.<\/p>\n

Entering the workforce at a time of great instability, bleak job prospects and job losses at an all time high, it is easy to understand why Gen Z and millennials have been labelled the “most mobile participants in the workforce”.<\/p>\n

What skills do Gen Z have?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gen Z are known to be the most technologically savvy generation, having grown up in a totally digital age, says Gen Z experts, Imagen Insights<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Deloitte found<\/a> that among Gen Z there is a greater prevalence for an all-rounder profile, one that has cross-sectoral skills. These can include, but are not limited to, digital and technology skills, competence with analytics and data, business management skills and design and creative skills.<\/p>\n

Data from Firstup showed that on average, Gen Z workers have experience with more than five types of enterprise software applications, making them well-equipped for multiple roles. They tend to have far more knowledge of technology than previous generations as well as being experts in social media.<\/p>\n

What types of careers are Gen Z looking for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the data from Firstup, Gen Z are most interested in careers involving business, healthcare, and tech, not dissimilar to their Millennial counterparts. On the other hand, manufacturing and retail were found to be the least appealing.<\/p>\n

Glassdoor found that software engineer was the most in-demand job for Gen Z job seekers accounting for 19% of total job applications made by Gen Z users across a 3.5 month period. There seems to be a general gravitation towards tech jobs with particular interest in companies such as Google, Amazon and Microsoft.<\/p>\n

What are workplace priorities for Gen Z?<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the key differences for Gen Z is their attitude towards work and their workplace priorities, which is important for any employers to know if they are looking to attract and retain Gen Z talent. Gone are the days of traditional employee benefits or even attracting talent based purely on salary.<\/p>\n

It is clear from multiple research studies that Gen Z wants to feel that they have a purpose and that the company cares about their personal development and well-being. They look for a sense of community and want to be surrounded by like-minded individuals. Gen Z also comes from a place of scepticism, according to Firstup, worried about being taken advantage of in the workplace. More than ever before, authenticity of a company is a key factor for jobseekers.<\/p>\n

In terms of job perks, common factors that Gen Z prioritise are “work environment” and “flexible hours”; Bankrate found that flexible work arrangements were the top priority for Gen Z (62%). With regard to work cons, “long hours” and “low pay” were the most commonly found keywords across Glassdoor reviews.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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