Giving Compass' Take:

• Employers need to prepare for the incoming Generation Z college graduates because they are asking questions that indicates the job market is tilted in their favor.

• How will companies respond to this new mind set from Gen Z graduates?

• Read more about how purpose-driven Generation Z will change the future workforce.

Every year, I meet with thousands of college students across the country, learning about what they hope to gain from their first job. In previous years, some of the most common questions that they asked in job interviews involved core responsibilities and professional benefits–like the chance to work on a marquee client. Now, however, I find that recent grads are increasingly asking questions centered on what an employer might be able to offer them. Is there mobility? Flexibility? Upskilling opportunities? Professional development?

The shifting nature of these conversations represents the evolving mind-set of young professionals who are entering a job market tilted in their favor. HR professionals are preparing for gen Z’s arrival by learning about the unique abilities and challenges they bring with them to the workforce.

Here are 4 questions that you should be prepared to answer before heading into the room with a recent college grad.

  1. Who will I work with and how will we work together?
  2. What professional development can you offer me outside of the workplace?
  3. How can I give back through my career?
  4. How will I know if I'm succeeding?

A company’s success is dependent on its people. For employers to attract the best talent, they need to be aligned with their employee’s current and future needs. For employers who are looking to hire college grads, they can start with thinking about how their workplace can answer these four questions.

Read the full article about Generation Z college graduates by Natasha Stough at Fast Company