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EVIDENCE of students and graduates being willing to make compromises to land jobs debunks the “snowflake” stereotype about Gen Z, experts have said.
A survey found more than two-thirds of 18 to 25-year-olds are prioritising getting any job over their dream one, while three-quarters are willing to switch industries, relocate or take a lower-paid job to secure their perfect role.
Peter Watkins of the CFA Institute said: “It goes against that stereotype of Gen Z not being willing to compromise.
“We’ve seen quite the opposite — evidence of being happy to be flexible, relocating, switching, even taking lower-paid jobs.
“It’s not the snowflake attitude you read about.”
Almost nine in 10 respondents said they are confident they have the skills needed to land a job. A majority agreed they will need to upskill continually.
The findings come amid bleak reports on youth unemployment, with former health secretary Alan Milburn warning of a “whole-system failure” leaving nearly one in seven young people not in employment, education or training.
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