Employers say there is a mismatch between Gen Z expectations and what employers actually can offer.  Some employers have admitted they are less likely to hire Gen Z applicants, when compared to other candidates, at a time when unemployment for young people is rising.

One business told The i Paper that younger people often looked for “flexibility, high salaries and rapid progression from day one” whilst another said each job had so many applicants, those with more experience were likely to get hired.