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In recent years, a narrative has emerged that Gen Zers aren’t excelling in the workforce due to poor attitudes and work ...
01/08/2025

In recent years, a narrative has emerged that Gen Zers aren’t excelling in the workforce due to poor attitudes and work ethic.

At the end of December 2024, Intelligent.com surveyed 1,000 managers involved in hiring for entry-level positions to learn about their attitudes toward offering opportunities to recent college graduates.

What we found:

🔺 1 in 8 hiring managers will avoid hiring recent college graduates in 2025
🔺 33% of hiring managers say recent graduates lack work ethic, and 24% say they’re unprepared for the workforce
🔺 1 in 4 find recent graduates underprepared for interviews
🔺 During interviews, hiring managers say recent college graduates struggle with eye contact, dressing appropriately, and negotiating compensation. Additionally, nearly 1 in 10 hiring managers have had a candidate bring a parent to an interview.
🔺 55% of hiring managers had to fire a recent college grad in 2024

See our findings: https://www.intelligent.com/1-in-4-hiring-managers-say-recent-grads-are-unprepared-for-the-workforce-many-plan-to-avoid-hiring-them-in-2025/

Following Donald Trump’s re-election, Intelligent.com surveyed 600 U.S. college students to learn more about who they vo...
12/03/2024

Following Donald Trump’s re-election, Intelligent.com surveyed 600 U.S. college students to learn more about who they voted for, their views on both candidates, and the issues that were important to them.

The survey found that 78% of college students voted, with 58% voting for Harris, 40% voting for Trump, and 2% voting for a third-party candidate. It also shows that, despite having support from the majority of student voters, Harris’ support wasn’t universal among all demographics.

Key findings:

- Trump voters were 2x more likely to get their news from podcasts than Harris voters
- 36% of male college student voters felt Kamala Harris wasn’t qualified to be president
- 1 in 5 student voters feel women aren’t capable of being president
- Top issues college students voted on were the economy, abortion access, and gun control

https://www.intelligent.com/college-students-who-voted-for-trump-were-twice-as-likely-to-rely-on-podcasts-for-news/

Gen Z knows they’re considered hard to work with, and it’s frustrating for them.In November, Intelligent.com surveyed 1,...
11/19/2024

Gen Z knows they’re considered hard to work with, and it’s frustrating for them.

In November, Intelligent.com surveyed 1,000 full-time Gen Z employees to explore how widespread generational stereotypes have impacted their work experience.

What we found:
~ 8 in 10 respondents say Gen Z stereotypes have had negative impacts on their work experience
~48% feel stereotypes have limited their opportunities for career growth; many say they’ve been denied promotions, raises, and opportunities to do meaningful work
~ Gen Zers say they have to work unreasonably hard to prove their leadership potential and reliability
~ 1 in 5 say Gen Z stereotypes are the cause of tension with older generations

You can read write-up here: https://www.intelligent.com/4-in-5-gen-z-employees-say-theyre-victims-of-generational-stereotypes-costing-them-jobs-and-promotions/

To find out what impact Gen Z employees are having on the workplace and how managers are handling the challenges that th...
11/05/2024

To find out what impact Gen Z employees are having on the workplace and how managers are handling the challenges that they bring to a work environment, in October, Intelligent.com surveyed 1,000 U.S. managers who oversee Gen Z employees.

Key findings:

- 18% of managers have considered quitting because of the stress of managing Gen Z employees
- Managers say Gen Z employees engage in excessive phone use and demonstrate poor work ethic
- Two-thirds have altered their management style to accommodate Gen Z reports, and 75% say this age group requires more time and resources
- Half report that Gen Z staff cause tension among other generations in the workplace
- 27% of managers would avoid hiring Gen Z if possible, and half have fired a Gen Z report

Learn more: https://www.intelligent.com/1-in-5-managers-have-considered-quitting-due-to-stress-of-overseeing-gen-z-employees/

Employers have noted that new hires who recently graduated from college are struggling with professionalism in areas lik...
10/16/2024

Employers have noted that new hires who recently graduated from college are struggling with professionalism in areas like communication, receiving feedback, and appropriate workplace conversation.

To find out how business leaders are addressing professionalism issues within this new cohort of employees, including whether they are offering workplace etiquette courses, in October Intelligent.com surveyed 1,000 managers.

Key findings:

▶ 81% of business leaders say recent college graduates need workplace etiquette training
▶ Managers say top issues for recent college graduates are the ability to take constructive criticism, proper cell phone use, and conflict resolution
▶ Half of employers currently or plan to offer workplace etiquette training
▶ Majority of companies use etiquette training to improve professionalism and productivity
▶ Nearly all companies that have implemented this training say it’s been a success

Full study: https://www.intelligent.com/8-in-10-business-leaders-say-recent-college-grads-need-workplace-etiquette-training/

Generation Z (Gen Z) has a reputation for being challenging to work with and difficult to manage.In August, Intelligent....
09/04/2024

Generation Z (Gen Z) has a reputation for being challenging to work with and difficult to manage.

In August, Intelligent.com surveyed 966 business leaders involved in hiring decisions at their company to explore attitudes toward hiring recent Gen Z college graduates.

What we found:

🎓 75% of companies report that some or all of the recent college graduates they hired this year were unsatisfactory
🎓 6 in 10 companies fired a recent college graduate they hired this year
🎓 1 in 6 hiring managers say they are hesitant to hire from this cohort
🎓 Hiring managers say recent college grads are unprepared for the workforce, can’t handle the workload, and are unprofessional
🎓 1 in 7 companies may refrain from hiring recent college graduates next year
🎓 9 in 10 hiring managers say recent college graduates should undergo etiquette training

Read story: https://www.intelligent.com/1-in-6-companies-are-hesitant-to-hire-recent-college-graduates/

As the job market evolves, a growing number of companies are eliminating bachelor’s degree requirements for certain posi...
07/11/2024

As the job market evolves, a growing number of companies are eliminating bachelor’s degree requirements for certain positions.

To learn more about this trend, Intelligent.com recently surveyed 750 U.S. business leaders.

What we found:

🎓 33% of companies eliminated bachelor’s degree requirements so far in 2024
🎓 25% of companies will eliminate or continue to eliminate bachelor’s degree requirements by 2025
🎓 Top reason for cutting degree requirements is a desire to prioritize skills over degrees
🎓 3 in 4 business leaders at companies that have removed requirements say it’s been beneficial to the company

Read more: https://www.intelligent.com/1-in-3-companies-eliminated-bachelors-degree-requirements-so-far-this-year/

In today’s dating landscape, singles prioritize a myriad of qualities when seeking a partner, ranging from personality t...
06/25/2024

In today’s dating landscape, singles prioritize a myriad of qualities when seeking a partner, ranging from personality traits and shared values to educational background and financial stability.

In June, Intelligent.com surveyed 936 U.S. singles ages 18-44 to better understand the current dating landscape and to explore the role of education as a criterion in dating.

What we found:

🖤 Women are nearly 3x more likely as men to say they’re unwilling to date someone less educated (21% vs. 8%)
🖤 Women are nearly 4x more likely to say they don’t want to date a partner who earns less than them (25% vs. 7%)
🖤 Men are more likely to feel rejected in dating due to their education, income, or job
🖤 41% of women say dating has negatively impacted their mental health, as do 33% of men
🖤 4 in 10 singles are hopeless about their dating prospects
🖤 37% of singles fear they are single because something is wrong with them

Full results: https://www.intelligent.com/1-in-7-women-wont-date-someone-without-a-college-degree/

Dads are often criticized for their lack of involvement and knowledge about their children’s lives.With Father’s Day app...
06/14/2024

Dads are often criticized for their lack of involvement and knowledge about their children’s lives.

With Father’s Day approaching, in June, Intelligent.com sought to find out just how much dads know about their kids’ education. We surveyed 408 fathers with at least one school-age child, from kindergarten through higher education.

Key findings:
-1 in 13 dads don’t know what college their kid attends
-1 in 5 don’t know how much tuition costs, and 28% don’t know if their child has student loans
-1 in 5 dads don’t know their high schooler’s GPA
-Majority of dads with K-8 children attend parent-teacher conferences, assist with homework

Full article: https://www.intelligent.com/1-in-4-dads-dont-know-their-childs-college-major/

On college campuses throughout the country, many students have taken to pro-Palestine activism, protesting publically, s...
06/13/2024

On college campuses throughout the country, many students have taken to pro-Palestine activism, protesting publically, staying in encampments, and posting on social media.

We wanted to understand how participation in pro-Palestine activism has impacted their job prospects. In June, we surveyed 672 recent or current college or graduate-level students who have participated in this type of activism and engaged in a job search within the past six months to find out.

Key findings:
-29% of activists had a job offer rescinded in the last six months
-55% believe there is bias against pro-Palestine activists in the hiring process
-7 in 10 pro-Palestine activists say interviewers have asked about their protest history

Full article: https://www.intelligent.com/3-in-10-pro-palestine-student-activists-had-a-job-offer-rescinded-in-the-last-six-months/

In May, Intelligent.com surveyed 1,268 business leaders to understand what, if any, concerns they have about hiring rece...
05/23/2024

In May, Intelligent.com surveyed 1,268 business leaders to understand what, if any, concerns they have about hiring recent college graduates and whether they have more worries about the most recent generation of graduates.

What we found:
-64% of business leaders have concerns about hiring recent college grads
-1 in 2 have become more concerned in the past five years, as -Gen Z recent grads have a worse work ethic, are more political, and have fewer practical skills
-30% business leaders are more concerned about hiring recent grads because of the pandemic, pro-Palestine protests
-22% of business leaders are less likely to hire a recent college graduate who participated in pro-Palestine protests

Read the full article: https://www.intelligent.com/due-to-pro-palestine-protests-3-in-10-business-leaders-are-more-concerned-about-hiring-recent-college-graduates/

In May, Intelligent surveyed 763 current full-time U.S. college students to understand how they feel about the pro-Pales...
05/07/2024

In May, Intelligent surveyed 763 current full-time U.S. college students to understand how they feel about the pro-Palestinian protests happening on college campuses.

Full results: https://ow.ly/5wO750RyvzI

This month, Intelligent.com surveyed 804 hiring managers to understand the impact of AI on student interns and recent co...
04/25/2024

This month, Intelligent.com surveyed 804 hiring managers to understand the impact of AI on student interns and recent college graduates.

What we found:
-78% of hiring managers say their company will layoff recent graduates due to AI use
-Nearly all hiring managers are more likely to hire a recent graduate with AI experience
-69% believe that AI can do the work of a recent college grad
-Some companies are already hiring fewer interns, recent grads due to AI
-7 in 10 say AI can do the jobs of interns
-More than half trust AI over interns, recent grads

Choosing between the SAT and ACT can be a tough decision but fear not! Consider your strengths and preferences when deci...
04/04/2024

Choosing between the SAT and ACT can be a tough decision but fear not!

Consider your strengths and preferences when deciding on which test to take. Are you a math whiz? Lean towards the SAT. Enjoy a broader range of subjects? ACT might be your match! Remember, both tests offer opportunities for success. Good luck! 🍀

As the 2023-24 academic year draws to a close, Intelligent.com surveyed 576 current college students ages 18-25 to find ...
03/31/2024

As the 2023-24 academic year draws to a close, Intelligent.com surveyed 576 current college students ages 18-25 to find out their thoughts on the difficulty level of their courses and how they deal with challenging classes.

Key findings:

- 90% of college students have had classes they felt should be easier
- Among those students, 66% say professor should be forced to make the class easier
- 7 in 10 students believe they put ‘a lot’ of effort into classes, but majority study less than 10 hours per week
- One-third of students have asked a professor to change their grade
- 65% of college students are anxious about entering workforce
- 39% of college students aren’t planning on joining the workforce after graduation
- 1 in 4 students who plan to enter workforce expect a starting salary of $70,000 or more

To view the full results, click here: https://bit.ly/3vFGLVe

Career planning helps you make decisions throughout your career, whether you are just starting or planning retirement. F...
03/28/2024

Career planning helps you make decisions throughout your career, whether you are just starting or planning retirement. Follow these 4 steps to plan your career. 🚀💼

Are you getting yourself ready to enter the workforce? 🎓💼Transitioning seamlessly from campus to corporate life is key. ...
03/22/2024

Are you getting yourself ready to enter the workforce? 🎓💼

Transitioning seamlessly from campus to corporate life is key. It's all about honing the right mix of skills and experience to secure the right job and excel after graduation! ✨


Bootcamps are intense short-term learning programs designed to help you master a skill quickly. Let's level up together....
03/19/2024

Bootcamps are intense short-term learning programs designed to help you master a skill quickly. Let's level up together. 🚀

To find out how recent graduates from Gen Z view themselves and their preparedness for professional work environments, I...
03/14/2024

To find out how recent graduates from Gen Z view themselves and their preparedness for professional work environments, Intelligent.com surveyed 566 individuals ages 21-27 who graduated between 2021 and 2024.

Key findings:

- 38% of recent college grads feel very prepared for the workforce; 39% feel somewhat prepared
- 81% of recent college grads say college ‘definitely’ (37%) or ‘somewhat’ (44%) prepared them for - the hiring process
- 6 in 10 experienced challenges in the interview process
- 87% of currently employed recent college grads report facing challenges in the workplace
- One-third of employed recent grads have already switched jobs
- 4 in 10 Gen Z employees are on a performance improvement plan, have received negative feedback from managers

To view the full results, click here: https://bit.ly/4acdAIf

Kickstart your career on the right note! A summer internship could be your best tool yet. It offers a unique opportunity...
03/11/2024

Kickstart your career on the right note! A summer internship could be your best tool yet. It offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your field over a short period. However, remember, it's no walk in the park - it's a real job. A significant part of your early career learning curve will involve navigating various work environments. Here are some dos and don'ts for your college internship to help you make the most of it.

Confused about LinkedIn? Some see it as a social platform, others as a job board. Here's the deal: it's a bit of both, b...
03/06/2024

Confused about LinkedIn? Some see it as a social platform, others as a job board. Here's the deal: it's a bit of both, but with a professional touch. 🌐💼 For students and recent graduates, it's a game-changer! Here are our top five reasons why every student needs a LinkedIn presence. 📚

Are you getting yourself 'job-ready'? 🎓💼Transitioning seamlessly from campus to corporate life is key. It's all about ho...
03/01/2024

Are you getting yourself 'job-ready'? 🎓💼

Transitioning seamlessly from campus to corporate life is key. It's all about honing the right mix of skills and experience to secure that dream job and excel after graduation! ✨


In February 2024, Intelligent.com surveyed 588 college students and found 37% currently use ChatGPT. We asked these curr...
02/27/2024

In February 2024, Intelligent.com surveyed 588 college students and found 37% currently use ChatGPT. We asked these current ChatGPT users about how they are utilizing the tool.

We found out the following about students currently using ChatGPT:

- 96% of use ChatGPT for schoolwork; 80% use it for other tasks (e.g., communication, job searching)
- 69% use the tool for help with writing assignments; 29% of which have ChatGPT write entire essays
- Half have had at least one professor encourage ChatGPT use
- 86% say their ChatGPT use has gone undetected
- 3 in 4 believe using ChatGPT is cheating

To view the full results, click here: https://bit.ly/3Te4oNU

As a communications major you will gain a wide range of skills in areas such as writing, research, critical thinking, an...
02/23/2024

As a communications major you will gain a wide range of skills in areas such as writing, research, critical thinking, and public relations. Take a look at the jobs communications majors can land after graduation. 📺✍️

Ever thought about getting professional certifications? They're great for showing off your skills in a specific area. Lo...
02/19/2024

Ever thought about getting professional certifications? They're great for showing off your skills in a specific area. Lots of these programs are online, so learning is super easy. Take a look at what's out there and find the right fit for your career goals. 💼🚀

Explore some common career options for nursing graduates.
02/15/2024

Explore some common career options for nursing graduates.

Unlocking a world of opportunities beyond just a degree! 🌐🎓 Attending university not only boosts your job prospects but ...
02/08/2024

Unlocking a world of opportunities beyond just a degree! 🌐🎓 Attending university not only boosts your job prospects but also equips you with invaluable soft skills essential for a thriving career. 🚀 🌟Showcasing these skills on your job applications highlights the true value you've gained from your university journey. Here are five key soft skills you've honed that every employer values! 💼

Unlock the magic of marketing! 🚀 Explore creative strategies, analyze trends, and connect with audiences worldwide. If y...
02/06/2024

Unlock the magic of marketing! 🚀 Explore creative strategies, analyze trends, and connect with audiences worldwide. If you're passionate about satisfying consumer needs through creativity and strategy, a marketing program is your next move. 🌐✨

Selecting the perfect internship is a pivotal move in shaping your career journey and acquiring valuable experience. Her...
02/05/2024

Selecting the perfect internship is a pivotal move in shaping your career journey and acquiring valuable experience. Here are some tips to guide you in making an informed decision and maximizing the benefits of your internship: ✨

With over 80 graduate degree and certificate programs, the University of Central Florida is ideal for students seeking t...
02/15/2023

With over 80 graduate degree and certificate programs, the University of Central Florida is ideal for students seeking to complete an advanced degree online.

Earning an online degree from Florida International University means students can tap into the school's culture of resea...
02/06/2023

Earning an online degree from Florida International University means students can tap into the school's culture of research and innovation from anywhere in the world.

This Christian institution has long been a leader in online education, offering a diverse range of associate's, bachelor...
02/04/2023

This Christian institution has long been a leader in online education, offering a diverse range of associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctorate, and certificate programs. Liberty University may be of interest to students seeking a faith-based educational experience.

Southern New Hampshire University offers a flat fee of $320 a credit for online undergraduate degrees, which is less tha...
02/01/2023

Southern New Hampshire University offers a flat fee of $320 a credit for online undergraduate degrees, which is less than the national average for private universities. Visit their website to learn more!

Your study plan is all about helping you be more efficient and productive. If you find that it’s not working, don’t get ...
01/27/2023

Your study plan is all about helping you be more efficient and productive. If you find that it’s not working, don’t get discouraged. It’s ok to make changes as you figure out what works best for you.

Some students find it helpful to study with a partner, as it provides accountability and opportunities for discussion an...
01/23/2023

Some students find it helpful to study with a partner, as it provides accountability and opportunities for discussion and collaboration.

If you schedule several long days of studying in a row, you will become discouraged and ready to give up. Schedule nonac...
01/20/2023

If you schedule several long days of studying in a row, you will become discouraged and ready to give up. Schedule nonacademic activities such as exercise, hobbies, and socializing with other students.

This inspirational quotation can serve as a reminder that education is a gift.
01/13/2023

This inspirational quotation can serve as a reminder that education is a gift.

If your schedule includes long, multi-hour study sessions, be sure to take brief breaks every so often to stretch, hydra...
01/06/2023

If your schedule includes long, multi-hour study sessions, be sure to take brief breaks every so often to stretch, hydrate and rest your mind. This will keep your brain fresh and help prevent you from feeling overwhelmed.

May 2023 bring you joy, love, and success. Happy New Year!
01/02/2023

May 2023 bring you joy, love, and success. Happy New Year!

A study plan works best when it is followed consistently. It would help if you tried to develop a study plan that you ca...
12/30/2022

A study plan works best when it is followed consistently. It would help if you tried to develop a study plan that you can follow for the length of each term. You will have to adjust your plan as necessary when you switch your classes each time.

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