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• Survey: Hiring Process, Misconceptions Dissuade Gen Z from Seeking Federal Jobs - May 31, 2024

• FEDweek

  The Partnership for Public Service says that a recent survey it conducted shows that “federal careers are natural fits for members of Generation Z, who often seek employers affecting positive change” but that misconceptions and the hiring process often dissuade them from even applying.

  A posting said that while two-thirds of those between ages 18 and 34 in the survey “agree that a federal career offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on their community,” a similar two-thirds “have never considered applying for a federal job.” Only 7 percent actually applied while the rest thought about it but did not follow through.

  To read the full article, click here.

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