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Following on Edge's post I have a question about Gen Zers and jobs
Those of you who have Gen Z kids or have hired them - have you noticed a difference in how they apply for jobs and interact with potential employers? I have a 17 year old who finds it a completely alien concept that a person would physically walk into a place of business and ask to speak to someone face to face about a job. He's convinced that everyone these days just emails or texts resumes and follow-ups and does not seem to accept my assertion that in-person or at least phone contact can set him apart and give him a leg up (especially for minimum wage-type jobs). But maybe I'm just behind the times. What sayeth the Lounge?
Posted: 06/14/2024 at 03:50 PM ET
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Following on Edge's post I have a question about Gen Zers and jobs
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-- HokieMacDaddy
Jun 14, 2024 at 03:50 PM ET
HokieMacDaddy
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06/14/24 03:50 PM ET
I’ve hired over 50 people the last few years and
-- VTNateRx
Jun 14, 2024 at 04:34 PM ET
VTNateRx
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06/14/24 04:34 PM ET
Mine use Indeed to find jobs, but 100% agree they could just as easily walk
-- Vtskier1
Jun 14, 2024 at 04:21 PM ET
Vtskier1
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06/14/24 04:21 PM ET
I would bet almost all applying is don’t online
-- VTNateRx
Jun 14, 2024 at 04:47 PM ET
VTNateRx
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06/14/24 04:47 PM ET
Until Gen Zers are doing the actual hiring...I'd say you're correct.
-- vthokieq
Jun 14, 2024 at 04:05 PM ET
vthokieq
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06/14/24 04:05 PM ET
Agree...it comes down to who is doing the hiring.
-- Tafkam Hokie
Jun 14, 2024 at 04:20 PM ET
Tafkam Hokie
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06/14/24 04:20 PM ET
Tattoos are an interesting subject in the workplace
-- Happy Dog
Jun 15, 2024 at 08:37 AM ET
Happy Dog
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06/15/24 08:37 AM ET
So are you planning on getting a tat to fit in with the crowd?
-- Coach McGuirk
Jun 15, 2024 at 06:05 PM ET
Coach McGuirk
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06/15/24 06:05 PM ET