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About 60 percent of people lack “quality jobs” that offer fair pay, benefits, a safe workplace, and opportunity for growth, leading many employees, especially Gen Z workers, to switch jobs frequently. However, job hopping may no longer offer the “quality” edge many are searching for. The Atlanta Fed reports that the median pay bump for job switchers fell to 4.8 percent in February, nearly matching the 4.6 percent increase for those who stay with their current employer.  

As the landscape of career advancement continues to shift, international telecoms provider TollFreeForwarding.com spoke with Eddie Peralta, CEO of Peralta Associates, expert security solutions company in California, to share his advice for young workers trying to break through and find their own “quality job.”  

Peralta’s five biggest tips for success are:  

1. Your Reputation Is Your Resume – Invest In It 
Reputation isn’t built by showing up once but by showing up consistently, especially when no one’s watching. Every time you meet a deadline, offer help, or follow through, you’re earning what can’t be taught: character. 

Peralta says, “Think of your professional reputation like a form of credit. Just as lenders assess your reliability based on financial behavior, future employers, mentors, and colleagues evaluate your potential based on the consistency of your effort and integrity.”  

2. Don’t Sprint the Marathon 
Growth doesn’t happen overnight, and it rarely sticks if it does. Jumping from job to job for faster results might feel productive, but it often leads to burnout and instability.  

“People frequently find themselves caught in a cycle of discontent, moving from one role to the next in search of the perfect combination of financial reward, personal satisfaction, and rapid growth. But this approach can lead to a pattern of short-term thinking and emotional decision-making, rather than building a meaningful, resilient career. What endures is a reputation built on effort, resilience, professionalism, and a willingness to grow even when things are uncomfortable.”

3. Lead by Serving, Not Controlling 
Leadership isn’t about titles or authority; it’s about responsibility. If you’re “in charge,” it means you’re accountable for others’ success, not just your own.  

Peralta explains, “To be ‘in charge’ of someone means to have them in your care. It means you are responsible for ensuring they have the tools, support, mentorship, and structure necessary to succeed. It means advocating for them when they can’t advocate for themselves, correcting them when they need redirection, and standing with them through challenges. Leadership is not about issuing orders; it is about serving those you lead.”  

4. Think Like a Startup, Not an Employee 
Peralta says Gen Z’s biggest advantage isn’t just tech-savviness; it’s an instinct to create, test, and adapt. He advises young workers to start seeing their career as a personal innovation lab. The more you treat your problems like opportunities to invent, the more indispensable you become. 

“Gen Z’s minds are constantly building, testing, and refining new neural pathways, seeking optimal outcomes through trial, exploration, and adaptive thinking.”

5. Don’t Just Show Up, Show You Care 
Companies invest most in the people who believe in what they’re building, explains Peralta. He says, “True impact only occurs when both the individual and the company are invested in each other’s success.” When you’re genuinely committed to the mission and the team, that commitment tends to come back to you.