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HokieMacDaddy
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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
HokieMacDaddy 06/14/24 03:50 PM ET
I’ve hired over 50 people the last few years and
VTNateRx 06/14/24 04:34 PM ET
Mine use Indeed to find jobs, but 100% agree they could just as easily walk
Vtskier1 06/14/24 04:21 PM ET
I would bet almost all applying is don’t online
VTNateRx 06/14/24 04:47 PM ET
Until Gen Zers are doing the actual hiring...I'd say you're correct.
vthokieq 06/14/24 04:05 PM ET
Agree...it comes down to who is doing the hiring.
Tafkam Hokie 06/14/24 04:20 PM ET
Tattoos are an interesting subject in the workplace
Happy Dog 06/15/24 08:37 AM ET
So are you planning on getting a tat to fit in with the crowd?
Coach McGuirk 06/15/24 06:05 PM ET
Face tattoo
Happy Dog 06/16/24 06:55 AM ET