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‘Instagram truly is the new LinkedIn’: why gen Z is using social media to get hired

In this competitive market, gen Z has started to turn to untraditional ways to land a job – including dating apps Sibusisiwe Khupe, 26, entered the job market once again in September after a wave of unexpected layoffs at London marketing…

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The job market for young workers in the UK is becoming increasingly challenging, with a five-year high in unemployment and a decline in job vacancies. Gen Z is responding to this difficult environment by exploring non-traditional methods to secure employment, including using social media platforms like Instagram.

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