--- title: Essential Facts to Know When Hiring Gen Z Talent [2024] description: Discover essential facts for hiring Gen Z talent in the workforce. Get insights on their job search behavior, response expectations, work preferences, and job offer influencers. image: https://resources.ripplematch.com/hubfs/2_Assets%20-%20eBooks%20and%20Guides/Promo%20Graphics/Gen%20Z%20Fact%20Sheet%20(1).png --- # Essential Facts to Know When Hiring Gen Z Talent ## Collected by RippleMatch, the AI-recruitment platform powering early career hiring ![](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fact%20sheet.png?width=377&height=439&name=Fact%20sheet.png) Gen Z talent (those born between 1997 - 2012) have been in the workforce for years now, with the oldest members starting work in 2018. But the latest batch of entry-level candidates and interns bring their own set of values and behaviors, in part due to the constantly changing economic landscape and expectations for work. Before bringing in your next cohort of Gen Z talent into the office, get up to speed on these essential facts to know when hiring Gen Z talent. Download this fact sheet to get the answers to key questions like: - How is Gen Z using AI in their job search? - How fast do they expect me to respond to their applications? - Do they prefer in-person or remote work? - What will influence them to accept a job offer?  RIPPLEMATCH CONTENT   2024 - 2025 Edition # Essential Facts to Know When Hiring Gen Z Talent Questions or issues? Email [marketing@ripplematch.com](mailto:marketing@ripplematch.com). ### RippleMatch Helps Top Teams Hire Their Future [![ABInBev](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hubfs/Theme%20Images/ABInbev_Logo-1.svg) ](https://ripplematch.com/company/anheuser-busch/) [![MongoDB](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mongodb.png?width=198&height=50&name=mongodb.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/mongodb-sorts-through-applicants-effectively) [![eBay](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/eBay.svg) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/ebay-reduces-applicant-review-time) [![Reddit](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/Reddit.png?width=131&height=45&name=Reddit.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/navigating-early-career-hiring-in-an-economic-downturn-2023-strategies) [![Alter Domus](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/alterDomus_Logotype.png?width=243&height=50&name=alterDomus_Logotype.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/alter-domus-hires-efficiently-at-scale) [![EY](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/ey-logo-png-transparent.png?width=116&height=55&name=ey-logo-png-transparent.png) ](https://app.ripplematch.com/company/ey/) [![General Mills](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/general%20mills.png?width=86&height=50&name=general%20mills.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/reconference-2023-recognize-panel) [![PNC](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/PNC.png?width=157&height=50&name=PNC.png) ](https://app.ripplematch.com/company/pnc/) [![Palo Alto Networks](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/Palo%20Alto%20Networks.png?width=163&height=30&name=Palo%20Alto%20Networks.png) ](https://resources.ripplematch.com/palo-alto-networks-switches-to-ripplematch-to-scale-recruiting-programs) ![State of Gen Z Job Search](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hubfs/social%20sharing%20image.png) Report ### The State of the Gen Z Job Search Read our report to discover exclusive data and insights into Gen Z candidates to inform your early career recruitment strategies and help you craft a candidate experience fit for the newest entrants to the workforce. [Read Now](https://hubs.la/Q020NZkG0) ![Response Time](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_608179728-1024x683.jpeg) Blog ### Why a Quick Application Response Time Is Essential In today’s competitive recruitment landscape, a quick application response time is an indispensable tool for employers looking to attract and retain top talent. [Read Now](https://ripplematch.com/insights/why-a-quick-application-response-time-is-essential-today/) ![Losing Confidence](https://resources.ripplematch.com/hubfs/losing-confidence-1024x683.jpeg) Blog ### Gen Z Is Losing Confidence in the Job Search in 2023 To get a sense for how internship and entry-level job candidates are perceiving today’s market, we surveyed more than 3,000 Gen Z students and new grads. [Read Now](https://ripplematch.com/insights/gen-z-is-losing-confidence-in-the-job-search-in-2023/) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=1121708&fmt=gif)