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Survey reveals tough job market for Gen Z grads due to employer preferences (wjla.com)

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WASHINGTON (TND) — A recent survey found nearly 40% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees.

Survey reveals tough job market for Gen Z grads due to employer preferences (TND)

According to Intelligent.com, Gen Z college graduates are struggling with many aspects of professional life.

Their survey of 800 U.S. managers, directors, and executives who are involved in hiring, found these key results:

38% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees

1 in 5 employers have had a recent college graduate bring a parent to a job interview

58% say recent college graduates are unprepared for the workforce

Nearly half of employers have had to fire a recent college graduate

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[–] OneOrTheOtherDontAskMe@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

With 4 college semesters (two standard and two accelerated summer sessions) I'd say they could probably have a final exam at least once every 3 months.

I think it's best we evaluate workers as individuals and leave ALL generational labeling out of it.