Purpose

The purpose of this study is to explore the perspectives of Generation Z college students regarding the job selection process, as well as the impact of digital technology on their career choices and job search endeavors.

Design/methodology/approach

Using the grounded theory methodology, the study used in-depth interviews with 15 participants to investigate the research inquiries.

Findings

The study identified six emerging themes related to the career aspirations of Generation Z students. The authors generated a job selection process model of Generation Z based on participants’ accounts of their recent job search experience. The model portrays the decision-making process performed by Generation Z job seekers while determining their career path.

Research limitations/implications

To enhance comprehension of the job selection process among Generation Z individuals, future studies should incorporate a broader range of participants encompassing diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds. Scholars have the potential to examine the relationships between Generation Z job seekers’ job selection, job performance and job satisfaction through a quantitative approach.

Practical implications

The six themes pertaining to optimal jobs for Generation Z can assist HR professionals in enhancing their understanding of the emerging pool of young and talented individuals. The utilization of the four-stage job selection process model may serve as a valuable tool for college career service professionals in the enhancement of tailored training programs.

Originality/value

This empirical study examines Generation Z job seekers’ attitudes toward their future profession, their perceptions of ideal occupations and the influence of technology on their search, preparation and selection processes for future careers.

中文翻译：

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探索Z世代对未来工作的期望：数字技术对求职的影响

目的

本研究的目的是探讨 Z 世代大学生对求职过程的看法，以及数字技术对其职业选择和求职努力的影响。

设计/方法论/途径

该研究采用扎根理论方法，对 15 名参与者进行了深入访谈来调查研究问题。

发现

该研究确定了与 Z 世代学生职业抱负相关的六个新兴主题。作者根据参与者对近期求职经历的描述，生成了 Z 世代的工作选择过程模型。该模型描绘了 Z 世代求职者在确定职业道路时所执行的决策过程。

研究局限性/影响

为了加深对 Z 世代个体就业选择过程的理解，未来的研究应该纳入更广泛的参与者，涵盖不同的文化、社会和经济背景。学者们有可能通过定量的方法来研究Z世代求职者的工作选择、工作绩效和工作满意度之间的关系。

实际影响

与 Z 世代最佳工作相关的六个主题可以帮助人力资源专业人士增强对新兴年轻人才人才库的了解。四阶段工作选择过程模型的利用可以作为大学职业服务专业人员增强定制培训计划的宝贵工具。

原创性/价值

这项实证研究考察了 Z 世代求职者对未来职业的态度、他们对理想职业的看法以及技术对他们未来职业的搜索、准备和选择过程的影响。