Gen Z isn’t playing the job-hunting guessing game anymore.

Answer: 

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Questions:

• Should companies be legally required to include salary ranges in job postings? Why or why not?
• Besides salary, what are the top three things you would consider before accepting a job?
• If all companies became fully transparent with salaries, how do you think it would impact the job market?

Here are the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Behind the numbers (Newsweek): 

"According to a new report from EduBirdie, companies may be scaring off the younger generation since 58 percent of Gen Z-ers surveyed said they won't apply for a job if the salary isn't disclosed ahead of time. In addition, 71 percent of Gen Z-ers said they believe salaries should be openly discussed in the workplace."

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.

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