Gen Z is officially joining the workforce in full force — and they’re revolutionizing the hiring process. 

Bred on the internet, native to memes, and extremely values-driven, Gen Z isn’t seeking a paycheck. They’re seeking purpose, development, flexibility, and transparency.

So if your recruitment plan still resembles the one you had in 2015, here’s what you need to be doing in order to attract and keep hiring Gen Z talent.

1. Be Real — Seriously

Gen Z are able to detect corporate buzzwords from a mile away. Ditch impersonal job posts and buzzwords like “ninja” or “rockstar.” Get real, human, and honest.

Demonstrate what the job actually entails ✅

Emphasize growth paths and learning opportunities ✅

Discuss values and culture — but keep it authentic, not scripted ✅

2. Emphasize Purpose Over Perks

Bean bags and free snacks won’t cut it with this generation.

Gen Z needs to know:

  • What does your business stand for?
  • How does it impact something greater than itself?
  • Will their efforts make a difference?

Brands that have a defined purpose and genuine tone win here — and so do teams who truly care about their people more than just their performance.

3. Make the Application Process Shorter and Smarter

Long forms and outdated portals? Instant dropout.

🧠 Use AI-powered tools to make your process more human-friendly

⚡ Cut unnecessary steps, and make feedback faster

📱 Optimize everything for mobile — Gen Z lives on it

Faster doesn’t mean carelessness. It means respecting their time.

4. Lean Into Flexibility

Gen Z is redefining what “work” looks like. They value:

  • Remote or hybrid options
  • Async communication
  • Output > hours logged

Strict rules turn them off. Trust is shown by flexibility.

5. Emphasize Learning & Growth

Gen Z values growth — but not vertical promotions alone.

They desire to:

  • Experiment
  • Try new skills
  • Move laterally
  • Gain mentorship

If you can demonstrate how your organization allows them to grow, you’ll get noticed.

6. Be Where They Are

Want to grab their attention? Go beyond LinkedIn.

🎥 TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, and YouTube are where they’re spending time.

Begin appearing with actual stories, actual people, and actual value — not advertisements for jobs.

How Fomogo Makes You Hire Gen Z, Quickly

We get it: the next generation of talent has its own set of expectations.

That’s why we enable teams to hire quickly through more intelligent, organized, and unbiased processes that truly resonate with Gen Z’s values.

Because the future of work isn’t arriving — it’s already here.