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Entries Tagged as 'Generation Y'

6 Ways to Get Respect Quickly, Despite Your Youth

August 15th, 2007 · 9 Comments

Establishing Yourself As A Professional Professional
I originally published this article at Employee Evolution as a guest post a little while back. I’m sure it’ll be new to most of you though, and I think much of the advice applies to readers of all ages.
Are you interested in being seen for your contributions rather than […]

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Tags: Career Advice · First Jobs · Generation Y

The Big Lie About College: “The Best Four Years of Your Life”

July 23rd, 2007 · 20 Comments

College is (NOT) the best four years of your life!
How many times have you heard that it just doesn’t get any better than college? I know that this “secret” was shared with me time and time again. Maximum freedom and minimal responsibility. Ah, the life…
Imagine what that means to the college senior. […]

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Tags: First Jobs · College · Job Search · Staying Happy · Causes of Job Hate · Generation Y

Young Workers Least Satisfied With Their Jobs, Have the Most Job Hate

July 17th, 2007 · 12 Comments

Do you know anyone under 25 that doesn’t like their job?
The Young and the Restless?
According to a survey published by The Conference Board in February of this year, more than 60% of workers in that age-group are dissatisfied with their jobs, the worst percentage of any demographic.
Why is this newly working generation so frustrated?
It’s […]

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Tags: Causes of Job Hate · Generation Y · This Blog · There is a Problem · Career Satisfaction