Gen Z has embraced TikTok Resumes. What about everyone else?

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TikTok is fast becoming a way for Gen Z to find jobs, follow companies and get informed about the world of work. But what does the trend mean for other job candidates?

As Gen Z-ers have embraced TikTok hashtags such as #interviewquestions and #careertips — which have generated 71 million and 151 million posts, respectively — the social media platform has been praised as a forward-thinking addition to the talent-acquisition pipeline. A pilot program featuring video resumes, dubbed TikTok Resumes, has shown job seekers just how creative the application process can be, though there are pitfalls for candidates and employers alike to consider.

Bruce Shutan
Contributing writer

Bruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.


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