--- title: "RWOW Talent: 8 Strategies to Find a Job That Matches Your Skills" description: Learn how to find a job that matches your skills in this post focused on Gen Z and career journeys to find meaningful work. image: https://futureofwork.pepelwerk.com/hubfs/Blog%20%238%20RWOW%20Talent-%20X%20Strategies%20to%20Find%20a%20Job%20That%20Matches%20Your%20Skills.jpg --- [![pepelwerk](https://www.pepelwerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pw-footer-logo-768x768-1.png)](https://www.pepelwerk.com/) People [My AI Career Assistant](https://www.pepelwerk.com/my-ai-career-assistant/) [Discover In-Demand Jobs](https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-career/discover-in-demand-jobs/) [Make Wise Education Choices](https://www.pepelwerk.com/make-wise-education-choices/) Organizations AI & Hiring [AI Career Assistant for Orgs](https://futureofwork.pepelwerk.com/ai-career-guide-for-organizations/) [Discover People by Attributes](https://futureofwork.pepelwerk.com/discover-people-by-attributes/) [Build the Future Workforce](https://futureofwork.pepelwerk.com/build-my-future-workforce/) Programs [Host Career Exploration](https://futureofwork.pepelwerk.com/career-exploration-events/for-companies-to-promote-skills-based-jobs/) [Upskill, Reskill & Educate](https://futureofwork.pepelwerk.com/upskill-reskill-and-educate/) [Sponsor AI Career Assistant](https://futureofwork.pepelwerk.com/become-a-sponsor-for-career-development/) [Events](https://www.pepelwerk.com/career-exploration-and-hiring-match-events/) [Login](https://id.pepelwerk.com/login) [Create Account](https://id.pepelwerk.com/signup) People [My AI Career Assistant](https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-career/build-my-ai-career-assistant/) [Discover In-Demand Jobs](https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-career/discover-in-demand-jobs/) [Make Wise Education Choices](https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-career/in-demand-courses/) Organizations [AI Career Assistant for Orgs](https://www.pepelwerk.com/ai-career-guide-for-organizations/) [Build the Future Workforce](https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-future-workforce/) [Discover People by Attributes](https://www.pepelwerk.com/discover-in-demand-talent/) [Host Career Exploration](https://www.pepelwerk.com/career-exploration-events/for-companies-to-promote-skills-based-jobs/) [Upskill, Reskill & Educate](https://www.pepelwerk.com/upskill-reskill-and-educate/) [Events](https://www.pepelwerk.com/career-exploration-and-hiring-match-events/) [Login](https://id.pepelwerk.com/login) [Create Account](https://id.pepelwerk.com/signup) # RWOW Talent: 8 Strategies to Find a Job That Matches Your Skills ![](https://futureofwork.pepelwerk.com/hubfs/Blog%20%238%20RWOW%20Talent-%20X%20Strategies%20to%20Find%20a%20Job%20That%20Matches%20Your%20Skills.jpg) December 9, 2022 • pepelwerk Finding a job that matches your skills isn’t as difficult as you might think. As a member of Gen Z, you have a world of opportunities for a career in many different industries.  The must-have job qualities that matter to you are somewhat new to employers. As the most [racially and ethnically diverse](https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2018/11/15/early-benchmarks-show-post-millennials-on-track-to-be-most-diverse-best-educated-generation-yet/) generation ever, you have different expectations around your career, including the desire to find meaningful work. It’s also clear that you have little tolerance for jobs that don’t leverage technology efficiently.  Members of Gen Z want to find a job that matches their skills, passion, and goals. Many companies are adapting to the latest generation of workers and addressing their wants and requirements. So, how does a Gen Z job-seeker like you find the right role at the right company? And what are the persistent challenges that college and career readiness programs like the [Real World of Work (RWoW)](https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-career/real-world-of-work-program/) can solve?   ## What Matters to Gen Z Workers Currently, Gen Z makes up [one-fifth of the U.S. population](https://www.statista.com/statistics/797321/us-population-by-generation/), which means more and more are entering the job market. They have similarities and differences with millennials, who comprise the [largest working demographic](https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/04/11/millennials-largest-generation-us-labor-force/).  In determining [what matters to members of Gen Z most in their careers](https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/consumer-business/articles/understanding-generation-z-in-the-workplace.html), money was the top answer. However, they also care about work-life goals, flexibility, perks, and benefits. They also want to work for companies that share their values, and 77 percent of Gen Z survey respondents said this was important. They also put a lot of stock into an organization’s inclusion and diversity initiatives. When a Gen Zer becomes disillusioned with their job, and it becomes clear the organization doesn’t meet their needs, they will exit. In fact,[40 percent of them plan](https://www.deloitte.com/global/en/about/people/social-responsibility/genzmillennialsurvey.html) to leave their employers within two years.  Because of all these factors, Gen Z’s entire approach to job seeking differs from previous generations. Unfortunately, the methods for finding this type of career haven’t evolved. That’s frustrating to a generation that seeks innovation in how they interact with employers. They embrace technology and are very open to using it to find a job that matches their skills.   ## Gen Z Wants Direction for Their Next Steps Gen Z workers want a fulfilling career with a livable wage and a culture that’s modern and welcoming. They are aware of mistakes to avoid, seeing their parents struggle with student debt and facing challenging job markets. Instead, they want to know that an investment in higher education will be worth it and that the skills they learn and hone will be attractive to employers. If they decide to go to college, they want direction early on how to align skills, passions, and goals to a specific career path. They don’t want to be left to figure it out, and that’s why college and career readiness programs can be instrumental in helping them navigate what comes next.    ## Gen Z Job Searches Early but May Take Detours One thing the data says about Gen Z is that members of this generation are aware of the job search journey and are proactive in applying for work that seems to be a good fit. A survey found that 25 percent began [job searching during the first two years of college](https://yello.co/blog/introducing-the-first-graduating-class-of-generation-z/).  However, that doesn’t mean the path to a career is linear. Rather, the process may go through many cycles of learning and discovery about careers and their skills. What are the keys to helping members of Gen Z be more confident in their job search? The right guidance and tools.    ## Strategies for Gen Z to Match Their Talent with the Right Career How do you, as a member of Gen Z, [find a job that’s the best fit for you](https://www.pepelwerk.com/how-to-pick-a-career-that-is-best-fit-for-you/)?  You can revolutionize your career journey with these strategies: - Define your job goals and track them: You can stay motivated and focused when you have a target in mind. - Create a unique talent profile: Resumes are becoming obsolete, with [online talent profiles](https://www.pepelwerk.com/people/) becoming more vital. - Leverage virtual reality to “try” before you buy into a career track: Get a glimpse of what a job would entail before making it your objective. - Seek out internship opportunities: Those who intern have a higher chance to gain full-time employment, often at the company where they interned. - Get a career coach: Working with an expert helps you define skills and work-life goals.  - Talk to those in the industry you want to pursue: Seek out those with real-world experience and get their take on the field.  - Make connections to get referrals: Networking and building relationships is a great path to finding rewarding work.  - Stop only posting resumes on job boards: Discover what jobs best match your skills as you enter the real world of work Many of these strategies are available through [pepelwerk’s Real World of Work Program](https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-career/real-world-of-work-program/). 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