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Paul Welty, PhD AI, WORK, AND STAYING HUMAN

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Bookmark: Gen zers are being branded as unemployable. Here’s what they can learn from the top 1% of applicants

Gen Z can boost their employability by learning from the top 1% of candidates. Discover key strategies for success in a challenging job market.

Gen Z faces a tough job market with employers hesitant to make hires due to perceived deficiencies in professionalism and communication. Insights from Shaan Patel’s piece in Fortune reveal how this generation can take cues from the top 1% of candidates to overcome biases. Key strategies include developing self-awareness and curiosity during interviews. By honing these skills, Gen Z can more effectively compete and succeed in today’s evolving workplace.

A notable quote from the article is: “Self-awareness is pivotal as early as the interview phase.” This line underscores the significance of self-awareness in creating favorable first impressions, which is critical for Gen Z candidates as they navigate the job market.

Gen Zers are being branded as unemployable. Here’s what they can learn from the top 1% of applicants

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