The Professionalism Gap: Bridging Expectations from School to Work for Gen Z

Abstract:

In many workplaces, Gen Z is increasingly being talked about as a problem to solve

rather than a generation to understand. This article reframes Gen Z workplace struggles as

predictable outcomes of recent schooling, not character flaws. It outlines how career

development professionals can bridge gaps in accountability, communication, problem solving,

and reliability through explicit strategies that replace school-developed habits with professional

behaviors, building credibility, trust, and long-term success for careers.

Read the full article by Rebecca Burtram in the National Career Development Association’s web magazine, Career Convergence.