Generation Z Students` Preferences Toward Future Professional Engagement

Koviljka Banjević – The Academy of Applied Technical Studies Belgrade (Department of Belgrade Polytechnic), Katarine Ambrozić 3, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Dragana Gardašević – The Academy of Applied Technical Studies Belgrade (Department of Belgrade Polytechnic), Katarine Ambrozić 3, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Marta Trninić – The Academy of Applied Technical Studies Belgrade (Department of Belgrade Polytechnic), Katarine Ambrozić 3, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Abstract: Over the last few years, many authors have examined Genera­tion Z – its characteristics, habits, values, attitudes and behaviors, interests, learning style, as well as job preferences. It is not surprising, because this generation is significantly different from its predecessors in many aspects. Moreover, this generation has entered to labor market for the first time. A new generation of workforce means new challenges for employers. In this sense, the purpose of this study is to explore the characteristics of Gener­ation Z students and their preferences toward future professional engage­ment. The survey is based on a questionnaire addressed to students of pro­fessional studies at The Academy of Applied Technical Studies Belgrade. The data is processed in the SPSS software package and the research strategy includes descriptive statistics. Despite some limitations, the results of the study may be useful for employers, higher education institutions and teach­ing staff, as well as for present and future research.

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