From Forbes: “Recent Gen-Z college graduates have had to face an uphill battle as they enter the workforce. A new General Assembly survey found that over a quarter of executives wouldn’t even consider hiring a recent college graduate today. And it’s not because young, entry-level new hires aren’t knowledgeable enough to complete the tasks listed in their job descriptions. Rather, surveyed managers feel the most significant shortcoming for Gen-Z workers is a lack of critical interpersonal skills, often referred to as ‘soft skills.’ This includes communication, problem solving, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, conflict resolution and other skills that are typically developed through first-hand experience—rather than instruction—and are vital to professional success.”
