In this eye-opening episode of The What If Podcast, host Quentin dives into the volatile modern workforce and explores how Gen Z is rewriting the playbook. From the collapse of stable entry-level jobs to the rise of AI-driven automation, the landscape is shifting faster than ever. We'll unpack how young professionals are responding not by clinging to outdated structures, but by building careers centered on continuous learning, adaptability, and personal values.
Key Topics Covered:
- The steep decline in graduate hiring and the AI impact.
- Four core elements of Gen Z’s growth mindset: lifelong learning, flexible career paths, skills over credentials, and purpose-driven roles.
- Surprising stats: 42% of degree-holders pursuing trade work, 96% emphasizing skill development, and 83% identifying as job hoppers.
- Practical advice for both employers and emerging professionals on navigating today’s dynamic career environment.
What You’ll Learn:
- How Gen Z is redefining job security with agility and autonomy
- Why traditional loyalty doesn’t cut it in the age of AI
- Actionable strategies for success—for new talent and forward-thinking employers alike
Ready to flip the script on careers? Tune in now to learn how Gen Z is forging a bold new path one built on purpose, growth, and resilience.
Reference Article
- Is the AI takeover driving Gen Z back to traditional jobs amid uncertainty in white-collar careers?
- People in the UK: how is AI changing job-seeking for university graduates?
- New data Millennials and Gen Z employees demand skill development
- 83% of Gen Z workers consider themselves job hoppers, study suggests
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