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Gen Z gains business skills from reselling, valued over college degrees by employers

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New research indicates that Gen Z individuals are acquiring more practical business skills from selling items on resale platforms like Depop and Vinted than from their college education. A significant majority of Gen Z sellers report learning valuable business knowledge, including pricing, marketing, and customer service, through these online ventures. Notably, 85% of hiring managers recognize the value of this resale experience, with many preferring candidates who list it on their resumes over those with traditional internships. AI

IMPACT Highlights a shift in employer preference towards practical skills gained from online resale platforms over traditional education, potentially influencing future hiring practices.

RANK_REASON The article discusses opinions and research findings about the value of resale experience versus college degrees, rather than announcing a new product or frontier release.

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Gen Z gains business skills from reselling, valued over college degrees by employers

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Orianna Rosa Royle ·

    Gen Z say selling their secondhand stuff online is teaching them more about business than college—and 85% of hiring managers agree

    Exclusive: Hiring managers say running a resale account impresses them more than an internship or a retail job.

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