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41% -- share of candidates citing culture content as top application factor for Gen Z job candidates (2025)
41% of Gen Z job candidates say company culture content is the single biggest factor in their application decision.
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41%
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2025
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75
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60
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20
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30
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45
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95
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Handshake
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https://jobful.io/resources/post/entry-level-candidate-sourcing-guide ↗
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Entry-Level Candidate Sourcing: Screen Smarter, Hire Better
Entry-level roles attract 118+ applicants on average — yet most teams screen them with tools designed for experienced hires. Here's how to source, assess, and retain junior talent that actually sticks.
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Handshake Early Talent Report, cited by Jobful
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Gen Z job candidates: 41% share of candidates citing culture content as top application factor. Source: Handshake (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/gen-z-culture-content-application-factor-2025
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