It’s a tale as old as time, as a new generation enters the workforce, a new generational battle begins, but hiring and recruitment doesn’t have to be this way. Whether you’re a Boomer, Gen Xer, or Millennial, everyone needs hiring help every now and then. Read on for some Gen Z hiring trends, free of any confusing Gen Z slang (no cap). 

7 Gen Z Hiring Trends 

If you’re looking to hire but don’t know where to find Gen Z job seekers, don’t count these three trends out:

1. Employee referrals: 60% of Gen Z students say referrals are their preferred way to learn about potential employers. Referrals don’t have to be made through personal connection either. Influencers have a lot of well, influence! Consider showing what life is like at your company through Day In the Life social media videos or ask your employees if they’d be interested into creating their own videos for your company’s social media accounts.

2. Career fairs: they may be the most online generation (so far), but Gen Z really values face-to-face connection and even prefer them for job seeking more than their Millennial counterparts. 

3. Flashy landing pages: while they value face-to-face connection, don’t discount the importance of your online presence. Gen Z appreciates modern websites and career pages. Keep your website up to date with digital best practices. 

Ok, so you know where Gen Z is job hunting, but do you know how to recruit them to your company? Now you do!

Gen Z wants to be flexible. It’s not that Gen Z doesn’t want to work, it’s that they need a little space to do their best work. Providing flexible job hours and work locations will help Gen Z see the value in working for your company. 

3. Inclusivity remains one of the most important factors to successful Gen Z hiring, so if you’re interested in starting DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) practices in your workplace, don’t hesitate any longer.