Gen Z and the World of Work: A Study Literature of New Graduates’ Challenges in Building Job Readiness

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10.2991/978-2-38476-152-4_122How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Fresh graduates; Gen Z; Work Readiness; Work World

Abstract

Work readiness is an essential attribute for new graduates to adjust to the world of work, for job performance indicator and future career development. However, many fresh graduates are still immature in building work readiness. This study aims to explore the skills required for work readiness and the challenges faced in building work readiness among fresh graduates. A descriptive literature review approach conducted in July 2022 was used as the research method. The results showed that personal characteristics, organizational acumen, work competence, and social intelligence are competencies required by new graduates. Work readiness challenges are divided into personal and institutional factors, where personal factors include lack of work experience, individual characteristics that do not fit the organizational culture, and competencies that are not optimal. Meanwhile, institutional factors include the lack of connection between the workforce and educational institutions regarding the competencies needed by new graduates, the practical skills taught and the expected needs mismatch, the companies’ doubts about fresh graduates, and the reluctance to provide the necessary training. These findings imply that cooperation and synergy between education and business are needed to build the work readiness of new graduates.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - F. Magfiroh
AU  - S. Jaro’ah
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/12/19
TI  - Gen Z and the World of Work: A Study Literature of New Graduates’ Challenges in Building Job Readiness
BT  - Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Arts and Humanities 2023 (IJCAH 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1194
EP  - 1205
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-152-4_122
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-152-4_122
ID  - Magfiroh2023
ER  -