I interviewed a few professionals in my field to come with some networking “do not” tips for Gen Y candidates. Employers: Do you agree with the advice I received? What would you advise Gen Y job candidates NOT to do? Generation Y: What do you think of the advice below? Try it and let me know if [...]
Read moreAs a Gen Y job candidate, it’s important to learn new things. One way you can do this is by reading blogs outside of your niche. Sharing knowledge about many different topics, especially current events, is a great way to let other generations and employers know you are engaged in the world around you. Not [...]
Read moreHannah DeMilta, my college roommate and friend, is a Millennial I know well who is outgoing enough to reach out to new people, especially online. She meets new people weekly, if not daily. We may not all be as outgoing as Hannah, but there are a few lessons she has taught me that Gen Y can benefit [...]
Read moreI want to challenge Gen Y job candidates to reach out to someone they haven’t met before this week. Be daring and reach out to someone you have always wanted to meet, but haven’t been able to connect with yet. Since 80 percent of jobs are never advertised online, much of your job search is [...]
Read moreThis Web site is about connecting Gen Y with employers (and vice versa), but I think my generation can’t underestimate how much we can learn about networking from listening to each other. I am grateful there are so many stellar Gen Y bloggers who have guided me in the midst of my job search. Here’s [...]
Read moreDuring your interview, you show off your professional portfolio, which contains a variety of your best completed or published work. You are proud of your portfolio pieces, but your interviewer only has time to glance over it. Interviewers are not going to have a chance to closely read over your materials during the interview, so [...]
Read moreJob candidates’ portfolios might look very different depending on their career path. Even within the same profession, a sports public relations job candidate might have a very different portfolio than someone interested in health care public relations. Your portfolio should contain the pieces you are most proud of, but try to tailor your portfolio to [...]
Read moreYour portfolio (the hard copy) and your online portfolio should tell future employers a story about who you are and the work you are most proud of completing. Hard Copy: Always bring your portfolio to your interview and, when appropriate, when you meet with someone face-to-face. The first step is to take it out of [...]
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