Gen Z is “unhirable.”They don’t want to work.They quit after six months.That’s the narrative.In this episode of Run the Play, I sit down with Marta Riggins and Cam Moore to unpack what’s actually happening between Gen Z and employers and why both sides are frustrated.Marta and Cam have built a training focused on the real workplace skills Gen Z needs to land great jobs in tech, media, and entertainment. Not more degrees. Not more certifications. The overlooked stuff:• Networking without feeling cringey• Telling your story in interviews• Basic workplace etiquette most companies assume you already know• Using LinkedIn the right way• Understanding the hidden job marketWe also dig into:• Why retention is dropping with each generation• The COVID ripple effect on early talent• Parents showing up to interviews• Slack and email etiquette that can quietly hurt your career• Why 60% of jobs still come from connectionsIf you’re Gen Z trying to break in, this is your playbook.If you’re a hiring manager frustrated with early talent, this is your mirror.Follow Marta and Cam on LinkedIn and reach out if you want to bring their training to your school, company, or community.🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/martariggins/🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronmoore/Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Run the Play + Today’s Topic: Gen Z Misconceptions01:01 Meet the Guests: Marta Riggins & Cam Moore (Employer Brand Pros)01:59 Not a ‘Kids These Days’ Episode: Bridging Gen Z and Employer Expectations03:40 Why They Care: Seeing Both Sides of Early Talent & Hiring Teams05:40 The Job-Hopping Era: Attrition, Boundaries, and the New Work Deal07:18 What Employers Get Wrong: Overlooking Gen Z Strengths + Manager Mindset Shifts11:04 Work Isn’t Your Identity: Values, ‘Dream Jobs,’ and At‑Will Reality13:59 COVID Ripple Effects: Internships, Disillusionment, and Rethinking Loyalty17:54 Inside Their Training: Networking, Storytelling Your Value, and Work Etiquette20:05 Real-World Examples: Sports Skills, Internship Gaps, and the ‘Coffee Networking’ Hack24:38 Networking over Skills: The Coffee Walk That Changed a Career25:47 Serendipity You Can Practice: Making Connections (and Why LinkedIn Helps)28:20 Stop Using LinkedIn Like a Job Board: Reach Out Through Mutuals29:55 The Hidden Job Market: Referrals, Rejections, and Getting In Anyway33:20 “I’m Gen Z… What Do I Do First?” Building a Non-Cringe LinkedIn Profile35:37 LinkedIn Isn’t a Stage: Professional Presence, Not Thought Leadership39:16 Overlooked Basics: Interview Etiquette, Research, and Smart Questions42:23 Workplace Etiquette in 2026: Slack/Teams, Email Writing, and SFW Rules44:48 Where to Find the Training + How to Connect (On LinkedIn)