Re: Motivation is Key: Insight from Melanie Spring, Sisarina
Amy, Great insights coming out of this interview. I agree with all the answers Melanie has given. All the myths about Gen Y have been clarified through this interview. I think the organisations need to...
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Other: People that only stay within their own group. It's hard enough going to a networking event alone (so I understand the need for a group), but trying to talk to a group that is only there to talk...
View ArticleRe: Advice Gen Y is Sick of Hearing
"Instead of giving generic advice, offer to be one of the people who review their resume for them" Couldn't agree more. Is it me, or does it always seem that the people who have the most advice to give...
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Great list! Here are some other ones I could do without: - Network. No one ever qualifies this, and as you said about Facebook, if we don't know this, we never will.- Engage on social media! Another...
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You are dead-on with your post! Professionals are constantly offering the same advice and at this point, college students who are serious about their career have caught on. You make a great point about...
View ArticleRe: Advice Gen Y Should Hear: The Employer Perspective
Amy,Thank you so much for finding concrete advice from employers. I'm glad so many are able to offer thoughtful advice.I think the phrases I heard are just ones that get overused, but the intentions of...
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Thanks so much for adding to this list, Jill. I concur.
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Thanks for your comment, Joette. I'll speak up for our generation anytime - that's what I'm here for. :)
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Thanks for your comment, Lizzie.I love this. > "Is it me, or does it always seem that the people who have the most advice to give Gen Y aren't people you'd want to model your career after anyway?" I...
View ArticleRe: Found It Online…Now What?
Hey thanks for the FastFriends shoutout! And it's SO much easier to meet people you met from Twitter than strike up a conversation with a stranger. Almost all of my best friends and professional...
View ArticleRe: Found It Online…Now What?
What a wonderful thought; translating online relationships to offline ones will complete the loop.
View ArticleRe: What Did You Just Ask? Interviewing Gen Y
Sure Amy, happy to comment. I agree that various generations have different communication styles, and that of Gen Y tends to be more blunt and more personal. In an interview we (Gen Y) want to get a...
View ArticleRe: To Be Employed or Not To Be Employed, That Is the Question
Amy,As a recent grad, I believe having a job, working toward your goals and gaining experience, is better than having no job at all. Recent grads might THINK they know what their "dream job" is, but if...
View ArticleRe: Points of View: Reading Recommendations
Thanks for including my posts this week! Have a good one!
View ArticleRe: The Power of a Gen Y Woman
Hi Amy!Thanks so much for linking back to my post. I've become fascinated by this "breed" of women that us Gen Y women are and how marketers are reaching us. I agree that too many marketers (and...
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I think many companies are becoming more savvy to telecommuting and the allure that it holds. Depending on your job duties, it's relatively easy to work from home (or another city, for that matter) in...
View ArticleRe: The Power of a Gen Y Woman
First of all, congrats on the flexible telecommuting lifestyle and thank you for sharing your thoughts! I totally agree with you that employers are beginning to realize it's importance more and more....
View ArticleRe: The Power of a Gen Y Woman
Hi Nicole, thanks for checking out GenYNetworking! I look forward to reading more from you as well! I think the power of a Gen Y woman is unstoppable, and employers need to understand her in a way that...
View ArticleRe: Is Gen Y as Entitled as Everyone Thinks?
Don't be so rough on him. He's really trying hard. He even has a back-up: bar-tending. I didn't realize bar-tenders were so lazy. That's what he is, LAZY! Not entitled, just pure lazy. So over these...
View ArticleRe: Is Gen Y as Entitled as Everyone Thinks?
I just saw this post, and I've been talking to others about how not only is it bad if there's a situation like you describe above, but if young employees can't even handle the tasks that are apparently...
View ArticleRe: Is Gen Y as Entitled as Everyone Thinks?
Thanks for responding, emilyjasper. I understand that everyone has a dream job — so do I! And I can appreciate someone feeling down if they can't get a job offer for a professional position. But this...
View ArticleRe: Is Gen Y as Entitled as Everyone Thinks?
You're right Julia; I'm also tired of generalizations. I know everyone is different, but he is depicted as slightly lazy. I feel like there may be better things he could do with his time than just...
View ArticleRe: Network While Showcasing Your Passion
When you use the term "blog" there are a few connotations associated with it. I think the reason most people shy away from blogging is actually creating content. Perhaps starting off with something...
View ArticleRe: Points of View: Reading Recommendations
Awesome thank you for the reading advice Gina!Kinsey DurhamBeyond Credentials Interndurhamka.beyondcredentials.com
View ArticleRe: #HAPPO Friday! Lessons in Reaching Out from PR
Hi Amy,I loved your article. Personally I am AMAZED at this 'potential' intern attitude. i had one question as a 2010 graduate, how do you suggest I reach out to PR mentors online? I'm finding I really...
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