economy
'Instagram truly is the new LinkedIn': why gen Z is using social media to get hired
In this competitive market, gen Z has started to turn to untraditional ways to land a job – including dating apps
TL;DR
- Gen Z is using untraditional methods like social media and dating apps to find jobs due to a competitive market.
- Young workers are facing a difficult job market with high unemployment and fewer vacancies.
- Social media platforms are being used to create personal résumés and reach out to executives directly.
- Video résumés and quirky posts are employed to make candidates memorable.
- These methods can help with networking and highlighting soft skills, but are not a substitute for traditional applications.
- The job search is negatively impacting the mental health of many candidates, leading to feelings of burnout and disillusionment.