August 9, 2024
Talent pros may need to adapt to these Gen Z quirks
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"I’ve had somebody take an interview and not blur their screen, and there was drug paraphernalia in the background… I mean, it is outrageous," says Natalie Boren, senior vice president at Career Group Companies, sharing her experience interviewing Gen Z candidates.
“We’ve seen people take interviews from their bed. We’ve seen people take interviews with a complete mess behind them in their apartment, or running errands in their car,” she adds.
Career Group Companies SVP Natalie Boren tells HR Brew about her experience interviewing Gen Z candidates. “[It’s] a lack of awareness and a lack of professionalism,” she says, noting how a cnadidate's presentation and appearance can significantly impact their opportunites.
"How Gen Z shows up to interviews may reflect how they’ll show up to work, Boren said, and there’s an opportunity for recruiters to educate applicants on how their presentation may impact their job opportunities."
Boren suggested that people pros and employers rethink how they’re evaluating Gen Z candidates, and guiding them after they’re hired.
When onboarding Gen Z employees, Boren recommended offering a “ramp-up time,” during which HR is more strict about policies, like in-office attendance and dress code. Once new hires have acclimated to the work environment, more flexibility can be offered.
“Look at how much that generation can contribute to the workforce,” she said. “And [try] to find a middle ground that doesn’t ultimately end up compromising, though, your business.”
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