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Anti-Israel College Student Protests Might Cost You a Post-Graduation Job. Here’s What We Know.

Students participate in a protest in support of Palestine and for free speech outsideof the Columbia University campus on November 15, 2023 in New York City. The university suspended two student organizations, Students for Justice in Palestine, and Jewish Voices for Peace, for violating university policies. The tense atmosphere at many college campuses has increased as student groups, activists and others have protested both in support of Israel and Palestine.
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College campuses around the country have been erupting in protests against what many consider the genocide of Gaza by Israeli forces. Though students may have trouble finding their dream job following graduation if their employer catches wind of their activism, according to a recent poll.
A recent survey of over 1,200 business leaders by Intelligent.com uncovered a lot about how employers really feel about hiring Gen-Z college graduates. Among the findings, 1 in 2 survey respondents said they believe the recent grads have a worse work ethic and have fewer practical skills. About 57 percent of respondents said they believe the Gen-Zers have “high salary expectations” and 50 percent of the group said they believe the new adults are “entitled.”

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