An interview with Straight Arrow News

Why some employers are hiring etiquette coaches for Gen Z workers

Did you know…some Gen Z job candidates are showing up to interviews with their parents? Others are FaceTiming at their desks or asking for raises via text just weeks into a new role.

The good news is now many employers are hiring etiquette coaches to help the newest generation of workers meet workplace expectations and bridge growing generational divides.

In my recent interview with Straight Arrow News, I share what I’ve been observing when I work with the Gen Zs.

Here are some more staggering statistics:

A Resume Builder survey found that 58% of hiring managers who had interviewed Gen Z job candidates reported the applicant was not dressed appropriately.

The survey, which interviewed 782 U.S. hiring managers, also found:

31% said they prefer not to hire Gen Z candidates.
57% reported Gen Zers struggled with eye contact during interviews.
19% said they heard inappropriate language from candidates.
9% said a Gen Z applicant brought a parent to the interview.

Are Gen Z job candidates really that inept in people/social skills or are they just getting a bad rap?

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