Introducing the First Graduating Class of Generation Z June 9, 2019 bizadmin Introducing the First Graduating Class of Generation Z Get ready to meet the newest generation of talent to enter the workplace: Generation Z. While these 18 to 22-year-old candidates share many things in common with preceding generations, the conditions of their high-tech upbringings have shaped the way they think about and approach employment. The 2019 Yello Recruiting Study compares Millennial students and Generation Z students to find out what college recruiters need to know to attract Generation Z employees and hire this new wave of talent. The Generations Surveyed Generation Z: 18 – 22 year olds who are full-time or part time students in 4-year or graduate degree programs. Millennials: 23 – 38 year olds who are full-time or part time students in 4-year or graduate degree programs. Read on to find out what to expect from the first graduating class of Generation Z, how they’re different (and similar) from their Millennial counterparts and what they’re looking for from you as their first employer. Find out everything you need to know as Gen Z enters the workforce. Introducing the First Graduating Class of Generation Z Before diving into the differences between Millennials and Generation Z, here’s a quick primer on what to expect as these 18-22 year-olds enter the workforce. Generation Z College Majors The most popular majors among the members of Generation Z are science and social sciences. 30% of the members of Generation Z major in these fields, while just over one in ten major in business. Generation Z College Majors Generation Z Job Expectations About two-thirds of Generation Z students are confident they’ll receive an offer when they graduate. Generation Z Job Expectations Quick Facts 2 of 3 Generation Z business majors expect to receive more than one offer. Half of Gen Z computer science and engineering majors expect to receive multiple offers. For non-STEM majors like communications or political science, 7 in 10 of the members of Generation Z are worried about finding a job. 3 in 4 Generation Z education majors expect to receive at least one offer. They Start the Job Search Early A quarter of Generation Z students start their job search freshman/sophomore year and half start junior/senior year. Only one in ten wait until after graduation. When Gen Z-ers Start the Job Search Generation Z Salary Expectations Generation Z Salary Expectations When it comes to salary, Generation Z’s expectations are spread across the board. These first-time employees aren’t sure what to expect when it comes time for salary negotiations.
