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Gen Z hiring manager admits generation has 'attitude problem'

A Gen Z hiring manager has voiced agreement with criticisms of her generation's workplace attitude, citing an interview where a candidate appeared on their phone and displayed a sense of entitlement. This sentiment is echoed in studies indicating that a significant portion of hiring managers find Gen Z the most challenging to manage, with many resorting to early dismissals. The manager advises job seekers to always use a computer for interviews, a point that has gained traction online. AI

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Gen Z hiring manager admits generation has 'attitude problem'

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

    Gen Z hiring manager says CEOs are right about her generation’s ‘attitude’ problem after a candidate took the interview from her phone

    “Gen Z aren't getting jobs because of their attitude," a Gen Z hiring manager slams after one applicant dialed in from their phone and demanded more money.