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

The data point to a workforce caught between intention and uncertainty, according to the study.

Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York, on Sept. 3, 2021. Andrew Kelly/Reuters

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.