It is true that Gen Y is shifting the definition of the “American Dream,” but I’d like to assert that Gen X set the stage for this transition. They are individualistic and planted the seeds for Gen Y to reconsider what “success” truly means for themselves. They love technology and created the platforms that Gen [...]
Read moreHi, GenYNetworking.com readers! I’m so excited to now be contributing, and I hope I can explore valuable networking topics. As a member of Generation Y myself, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful networking can be — I landed my first full-time job out of college through networking! For a little bit of background information, I graduated [...]
Read moreLet me first say that if you are looking for networking opportunities there are a ton right under your nose. Amy wrote about Meetup, which is a great way to find people with similar interests. Plus, I believe if you are a Gen Y’er on the job hunt, you should join a professional organization related [...]
Read moreYesterday, I graduated from Otterbein College (YAY!) which is located near Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Jeffery Wadsworth, president and CEO of Battelle, gave the commencement address. I think he helped the Gen Y’ers in the audience think about life after college and their future in general. Here are a few takeaways: Live your passion – Wadsworth [...]
Read moreHere are my reading recommendations for the week. I walk across the stage and graduate on Sunday. Best of luck to all the other recent grads and if you ever need anything, just tweet me. Personal Branding Without Social Media (Get out there and meet people, already!) How Will Gen-Y Change the World: A Gen-Y [...]
Read moreIn a tough economy, the people who usually weather the storm better are the ones who have maintained their networks through the good times. We can do this by staying in touch, staying visible, and making time to assist others who have reached out to us. I recently heard this story from a fellow author [...]
Read moreI want to give a special thank you to Nate Riggs, who let me be his intern while I was finishing up my last quarter of college. Nate let me take part in some planning for the Ohio Growth Summit, a conference for small businesses that will be held in Columbus today. In addition to [...]
Read moreI was in reading heaven this week, so I hope other Millennials will enjoy some of the killer material I came across this week. I’m not sure why so many blogs and articles piqued my interest this week. It must be something in the Gen Y water (ha) or maybe I’m just generally seeing everything [...]
Read moreGen Y can find almost anything on Google. Try me! The only problem is our generation (sometimes) struggles with taking what they find online and applying it to the offline world. Millennials, haven’t you added someone as a friend on Facebook and then walked by them and pretend you have no idea who they are? [...]
Read moreInspired by the GenYNetworking.com posts regarding job searching advice, I want to take this week to offer both Gen Y and employer perspectives about making the most successful connections by networking both online and offline. Networking is one of the most valuable — and most difficult to master — characteristics of the job search. A colleague [...]
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