Let's discuss the reasons why the MZ generation is struggling to find employment worldwide. In the mid-2020s, amidst many changes, a serious youth unemployment crisis continues, more severe than expected. What factors are hidden behind this situation?

1. Accelerated technological advancement and automation
   Throughout the 2020s, remote work and digital transformation have rapidly taken hold, and by around 2025, AI and robotic automation will have developed even further. As a result, simple and repetitive tasks have been replaced by machines, leading to a decrease in the positions that young people used to apply for. Although new tech jobs have increased, they prefer skilled professionals, making it harder for entry-level MZ generation candidates to break in.

2. Global economic instability
   In recent years, the global economy has not been able to recover steadily due to rising prices, supply chain issues, and geopolitical conflicts following the pandemic. Companies have limited new hiring to cut costs and have opted to retrain existing staff. Consequently, the door for the MZ generation to enter the workforce has become even narrower.

3. Rapid changes in hiring methods
   With the establishment of the untact era, most hiring processes have moved online. New forms of evaluation such as 'digital portfolios', 'AI interviews', and 'metaverse job experiences' have been introduced, which can stress even the adaptable MZ generation due to their unfamiliarity. At the same time, companies can conduct interviews and evaluations with fewer staff, leading to faster hiring processes but not significantly increasing the number of hires.

4. High-spec competition and skill mismatch
   Globalization has led to competition among talents worldwide, causing the MZ generation's perception of 'normal specifications' to reach a very high level. However, companies often demand advanced skills in digital, big data, and AI, which are difficult to acquire through traditional university education alone. While they must engage in a 'high-spec war', the mismatch between desired competencies and actual training has become severe.

5. Changes in employment types due to increased remote and flexible work
   As remote work, freelancing, and project-based hiring become common, more companies are opting for short-term contracts or outsourcing rather than permanent hires. This trend often favors those with extensive experience and immediately deployable resumes, making it challenging for the MZ generation, who are new to the workforce, to find stable jobs.

6. High expectations and differences in values
   The MZ generation tends to place a strong emphasis on work-life balance, meaningful work, and personal life. As a result, they prefer to seek jobs that align with their desires rather than settling for any job or accepting low pay. However, due to workforce reductions and a focus on efficiency, the gap between ideals and reality has widened, making employment even more difficult.

In summary, the employment crisis for the MZ generation in 2025 is not simply due to a lack of jobs, but rather a complex result of radical technological advancements, economic instability, changes in hiring and working styles, and value gaps. However, this does not mean that the future is entirely bleak. By quickly responding to emerging job sectors, seeking online and overseas employment opportunities, and continuously engaging in self-development, they can find new breakthroughs.