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We all want to get noticed when applying for a job, but a millennial bakery owner has astounded TikTok users after revealing the unusual details that Generation Z includes on their resumes.
Amy Gastman, 30, has been hiring for a baking assistant and baristas for her vegan bakery, which meant going through endless applications. However, it was certainly the applications of those born between 1997-2012 that caught her eye as she joked that she needs "a translator" to understand some of the things Gen Z included.
Gastman, a millennial who lives in London, was certainly left humbled by what she read on the resumes. While there were many fun ones to pick from, she said her favorite inclusion was "definitely" from the person who felt it important to mention they're having a "brat summer."
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After trawling through so many of them, the Gastman took to TikTok (@eatbyamy) to share her thoughts on the "Gen Z CV [Curriculum vitae] applications." Many fellow millennials (born between 1981-1996) on the social media platform were horrified and amused by the clip, which has amassed over 450,000 views and more than 27,500 likes since it was posted last week.
"The applications from Gen Z included things like brat summer, being Harry Styles' number one fan, being skilled at getting tickets for sold out concerts, an apathy for working," Gastman told Newsweek via email. "One person even included that they're rubbish at baking even though the job is for a baking assistant."
As explained by Indeed, individuals can make their resume stand out from the rest by including optional sections, such as hobbies and accomplishments. This can make it feel more personal and a better reflection of yourself.
On a CV, Indeed recommends including a contact section, an objective or summary, previous experience, education, and skills. Once you've got the basics down, the optional sections can include awards, languages spoken, or hobbies, as they can help the company understand you better.
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Some people might include reading novels or hiking, but evidently Gen Z has other ideas about what to add in.
Going through the wild variety of applications was an intriguing experience for Gastman to say the least, but she told Newsweek that the most confusing inclusion was "brat summer" as she still doesn't fully understand what it is.
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The viral trend has taken the internet by storm after British pop star Charli XCX released her album brat on June 7. The concept of a brat summer follows the messy and chaotic tone set by the album, with many using it as fuel for their hedonistic summer months.
But as it turns out, Gen Z aren't the only ones who are having a brat summer because Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, also appears to be on board with the trend. Her social media campaign quickly changed its banner on X, formerly Twitter, to match the same shade of green used on the brat album cover, and the pop star even posted on X to state that "Kamala IS brat."
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TikTok Users React
Gastman's video about Gen Z resumes has captured plenty of attention on the social media platform, as many TikTok users were aghast by what the younger generation think is appropriate to include.
The viral clip has amassed over 860 comments so far, as one user wrote: "I'm gen z and this is CRAZY to me hahahah."
Another user posted: "I literally look forward to cv screening now, hilarious results."
"Brat summer on a CV is mad," added another TikTok user.
While another user joked: "I love Gen Z though. They are truly free."
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