Overqualified and Underemployed: The Desperate New Strategy Gen Z Is Using to Get Hired

Gen Z is increasingly taking drastic measures to secure jobs, downshifting their career expectations to entry-level positions despite possessing advanced skills. This move, driven by fear of AI and a tough job market, reflects a growing trend where 20 percent of recent graduates are willing to take less suitable roles. This strategy might backfire for employers who could miss out on highly qualified candidates in favor of less experienced hires, potentially leading to a mismatch between skills and job requirements.