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Forget work-life balance: Gen Z say their top priority is actually career growth, with 93% aspiring for the C-suite

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05.08.2026

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Forget work-life balance: Gen Z say their top priority is actually career growth, with 93% aspiring for the C-suite

No generation has entered the workforce more squarely in AI’s crossfire than Gen Z. As companies across industries have pulled back on entry-level hiring, leaders have made it clear they’re now more than ever looking for highly-skilled and ambitious young workers. And many aspiring professionals appear to have begun taking that message to heart.

Career growth ranked as Gen Z’s No. 1 priority when choosing a full-time employer—outranking work-life balance, salary, workplace culture, and staying ahead of........

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