There is a substantial difference amongst people today, very diverse, and the majority may not be well rounded in the better areas, having a decent work ethic, common sense and characteristics you mention. I don't believe its fair to be stereotypical, however there is no denying that there are those who will show up to a job interview in camouflage hunting attire or wear shorts, a tank top and sandals.
I would say, most of it is parenting and education, you may very well find that its just a misguided attitude or mentality, and a lack of education in many areas, some are unmotivated as well.
None of the post high school years are easy for most, but if a person has the understanding to pursue milestones, and achieve, this certainly helps, no matter what it is. Careers, business's or employment with desirable firms with upward mobility, public service, vocational work, etc. etc, there is no guarantee with any of it, as well as with a college education, today you have to foster opportunity, you really have to use your wits and be proactive in your endeavors, settling for mediocrity and or being sedentary in your outlook will get you nowhere, certainly not then (past) as well as today. The culture, the complexities of the human condition, play a significant role.
We all know successful people and most of that is achieved through dedication, and applying ones self in a disciplined manner, adapting and not giving up when things don't go so well. Could be a business owner, could be a career person, or any vocation, I've seen many in all those areas.
I still say parenting and education, I've seen it with a long time friends kids, its plainly evident with impressive results, both will do well in life because of the strong foundation on which they have been built upon, they know the difference of right and wrong, know what work means and are motivated to get it done, all the side show activities and influence take a back seat, not because they are told, because they know!
20 years ago, I recall someone I knew in the business going for an interview in his hunting clothes, an avid archery hunter, you just have to shake your head, and the job was overnight doing inspection work in the subway tunnels of electrical work, likely you would never see a suit and tie person in there ever, but the one time you must show a good personal appearance, he did not. Sure its kind of fake, you'll put your best on, but once you are hired, you may never again, but you will perform and wear appropriate attire to the job.
I have tested numerous times when I was younger in tractor trailers and heavy equipment, I'd never have thought of not being properly dressed and there was more slack then. My concern with the truck was being able to shift smoothly and not having the person checking me out think I was incompetent or so green that I'd be a risk. I remember the first time I drove a fuller 13 spd road ranger, now we had one ourselves in a GMC Astro 8V-92, but I never really learned it, too young still. When I tested, and or tried out that day, was the first time I drove one of those, with a heavy rogers lowboy, was a '72 Auto-Car 335 Cummins, no problem at all, sure in heck was nervous, but got hired and once I was on my own, I made a lot of moves, starting with 3 D8K's my first day, also losing a range that day, trans was leaking air and I had to limp in to the Cat dealer watching that air gauge like a hawk and wait for our mechanic, who took a the same part off the other Auto-Car, what a mess, even the D8 was a mess, they ran the undercarriage until destruction, literally, I took it off, as the UAW guy refused and they always load and load when in the yard, or they did then, it left a trail of broken parts and metal on each side of the track.
I've digressed, just remembering a first day and being proud to have been hired and deal with all that as well, never easy even after you get hired LOL !
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