In the ever-evolving landscape of career development, guiding the next generation is paramount. Meet Ang Richard, a seasoned career coach, TEDx speaker, and advocate for inclusive workspaces. With a wealth of experience in education and career development, Ang is dedicated to empowering Gen Z professionals. In this feature, join us as we delve into her insights on navigating career pathways and redefining workwear fashion with purpose.

Gen Z may be the misunderstood middle child between the blossoming Generation Alpha and the well-established millennials. However, they are well on their way to making their mark in the world, set to make up 30% of the professional workforce by 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

With this generation rising through the ranks and flooding into post-graduate markets and industries, a new frontier awaits career services professionals on the most effective ways to prepare Gen Z for the world of work.

For 24-year-old Ang Richard of Boston, she said she makes between a couple hundred and a few thousand extra dollars a month advertising and selling private career coaching on LinkedIn, doing speaking gigs and course facilitation. Most of her side gigs have come from positioning herself as an authoritative voice for Gen Z as the assistant director of career education at Boston University’s Center for Career Development, where she works full time.

Zoomers who prefer LinkedIn over TikTok are also in favor of this movement, says Gen Z career coach and speaker Ang Richard, 24, as the sentiment behind these videos seems to resonate across generations. Even Richard supports the content, despite working in career services and understanding the risks. “I feel it's justified when we're working 40, 50, 60 hours a week with oftentimes college degrees, advanced skill sets, lots of great things to bring to the table and we're not being respected for the value that we bring,” she tells Bustle.

Want to set yourself up for success as you find your next opportunity and navigate the job market? You need to tap into your career resources! Whether that’s a digital tool, your network, your mentor, a career coach, or something or someone else entirely, leaning into your resources is a necessary part of the search for a new role. Here are a few tips to help you get started.