
The Agenda: Too paiseh to network? The unwritten rules of networking for Gen Z
There's a part of working life that nobody really teaches you. You learn how to write a CV. You learn how to ace an interview. You might even learn how to negotiate your salary. But then someone tells you: You should network. For a lot of young Singaporeans, that feels... paiseh.
A new LinkedIn research has found that while 97% of Gen Z professionals in Singapore recognise that professional relationships matter for their careers, 64% aren't sure how to actually get started.
So is Gen Z putting too much pressure on what networking is supposed to look like? And what do older generations actually think when a younger colleague or professional suddenly reaches out?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with LinkedIn Career Expert Serla Rusli, to find out more.
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