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<p>This article focuses on examining Gen Z-ers’ opinions and expectations regarding their present or future jobs, as well as their views on their future careers. The exploratory study performed on members of this cohort revealed, among others, that Gen Z-ers appreciate a secure job, financial stability, and prefer working for big companies. They choose jobs which reflect their passions and look for informal and relaxed environments, where they can have their own well defined office space. This cohort wishes to be mentored at work and is brutally aware that success must come with career-long learning. Despite being said to be digital natives, they feel the need to bond with colleagues and to freely speak their mind.</p>
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This article focuses on examining Gen Z-ers’ opinions and expectations regarding their present or future jobs, as well as their views on their future careers. The exploratory study performed on members of this cohort revealed, among others, that Gen Z-ers appreciate a secure job, financial stability, and prefer working for big companies. They choose jobs which reflect their passions and look for informal and relaxed environments, where they can have their own well defined office space. This cohort wishes to be mentored at work and is brutally aware that success must come with career-long learning. Despite being said to be digital natives, they feel the need to bond with colleagues and to freely speak their mind.

Gen Z Perceptions and Expectations upon Entering the Workforce

European Review Of Applied Sociology

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This article focuses on examining Gen Z-ers’ opinions and expectations regarding their present or future jobs, as well as their views on their future careers....

Gen Z Perceptions and Expectations upon Entering the Workforce

Pubblicato online: 28 giu 2021

Pagine: 20 - 30

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/eras-2021-0003

Parole chiave
Generation Z, labour market entry, career expectations, job expectations

© 2021 Alina Elena Mărginean, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Gen Z Perceptions and Expectations upon Entering the Workforce

Pubblicato online: 28 giu 2021

Pagine: 20 - 30

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/eras-2021-0003

Parole chiaveGeneration Z, labour market entry, career expectations, job expectations

© 2021 Alina Elena Mărginean, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
Generation Z, labour market entry, career expectations, job expectations