Networking Is Key to Getting Hired, but Gen Z Feels Least Prepared, Study Finds

The majority of U.S. workers—as well as hiring managers—agree that networking is an invaluable tool when it comes to landing a new job, but most workers, especially Gen Z, aren’t sure of the best ways to build business relationships, a recent survey by Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll said.
According to the March 11 survey, 92 percent of hiring managers said job seekers could improve their chances of getting hired by boosting their networking efforts.
On the other side of the desk, 84 percent of U.S. workers agree that networking is crucial to landing job interviews, but job seekers aren’t sure whether they should turn to online work platforms or attend traditional in-person networking events….