Job Hunting for Gen Z: Real Talk, No Cap

TL;DR: You want a job but hate the fake vibes and outdated advice? Bet. Let’s fix that.

1. Your Resume = Your Personal Hype Doc

Yeah, ChatGPT can write one, but if it sounds like you’re a robot who “synergizes cross-functional deliverables,” toss it. Employers want clear, clean info. Keep it punchy. One or two pages. Keywords matter. Use bullets. Make every word earn its place.

2. LinkedIn Is Cringe… Until It Pays You

Post your wins. Comment on posts. Follow people in your dream roles. You don’t have to be Ryan Trahan—just show you exist and care. Bonus: recruiters literally live there. Be seen.

3. Ghosting Is the Norm (But So Is Persistence)

Did they not reply? Cool. Follow up in 5 days. Still nothing? Hit someone else at the company. Rejection ≠ failure. It’s data. Adapt and reapply. Welcome to the grind.

4. Interviews Aren’t Vibe Checks. They’re Strategy

Don’t wing it. Know the company, know the role. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when answering questions. Prepare 3 killer stories from your past experience. Practice in the mirror, record yourself, or get roasted by a friend.

5. Your Degree Isn’t the Whole Story

They care what you’ve done. Internships, volunteering, freelance gigs, personal projects. Built a Discord server with 10,000 people? That’s leadership. Created a Notion template that blew up? That’s product thinking.

6. You Don’t Need “Passion.” You Need Direction

It’s okay not to know what you want forever. Pick something interesting, learn fast, and pivot when needed. Careers are zigzags now, not ladders. Just move.

Final Thought

Gen Z, you’re not lazy. You’re strategic. You’ve watched the system glitch in real time. But you still want to win. You just want it on your terms.

This job market? It’s beatable. Play smart. Play real. And keep receipts.