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The Gen Z and millennial job pivot: What you need to know before making that career leap

By The Sum
If you are considering a new career and leaving your current job, you are not alone.
If you are considering a new career and leaving your current job, you are not alone.

Millions of people are leaving their jobs. Almost twice as many Gen Z and millennial workers than boomers plan to job hunt this year. LinkedIn found job transitions increased by 54% year-over-year. For Gen Z, that number rises to 80%. Before looking for a new opportunity, The Sum has the details and tips you should know.

TO SUM IT UP

  • If you are considering a new career and leaving your current job, you are not alone. In September 2021, 4.4 million workers quit their jobs as what has been called the “Great Resignation,” spurred on by the pandemic.
  • The trend includes young workers, who are demanding more from their employers — or finding other options.
  • A 2021 study found almost twice as many Gen Z and millennial workers planned to job hunt in 2022 than boomers.
Gen Z workers are demanding more time off, better pay, flexibility, and more social and environmental responsibility.
Gen Z workers are demanding more time off, better pay, flexibility, and more social and environmental responsibility.

TIPS TO THINK ABOUT

  • Before you leave your job, think about how comfortable you are with risk.
  • Networking: Connect with people in your industry or the potential new field.
  • Demonstrate that you have the right skills for a job — take a class if you need to! Think about how your skills would transfer to a new industry and update your resume.
  • Ensure you are financially prepared to take the leap.
It is important to update your resume.
It is important to update your resume.
Connect with people in your industry or the potential new field.
Connect with people in your industry or the potential new field.

WHY IT MATTERS

  • Gen Z workers are demanding more time off, better pay, flexibility, and more social and environmental responsibility.
  • And if those needs aren’t met, Gen Z workers are willing to walk away from a company.
  • We’re seeing a shift away from hustle culture where work often becomes an identity and into one that allows us to put ourselves first.
Young workers are demanding more from their employers — or finding other options.
Young workers are demanding more from their employers — or finding other options.

SOURCES

Before you leave your job, think about how comfortable you are with risk.
Before you leave your job, think about how comfortable you are with risk.

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