Gen Z is just getting started with work. Now between ages 18 and 26, its members have grown up tech-savvy and scarred by events like the Great Recession in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic that have shaped how they think about work. Many of them have rejected taking jobs in traditional industries in which their parents worked in favor of more flexible, less linear career paths.
But that may now be shifting. While many Gen Zers are willing to job hop to earn more and explore new paths, some still crave stability from work, especially as they step into a post-pandemic world. That has propelled finance to the most desired industry to work in, according to a recent survey by the CFA Institute, the professional organization that offers certifies financial analysts.
