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
I worked in a workshop/factory and a guy’s mom came to his interview. He got the job and she also came on his first day. The leadhand talked to her, explaining that if she didn’t leave that he would be bulllied by the other guys.
This was in the late 00’s, so no GenZ in sight.
But did the company ask his mom to come in for the interview? That’s what they’re saying in this survey. That would be embarassing though.
Well, maybe in a few rust belt meat packing plants you’d find some.