It’s that time again…people are flying all over the country and paying large amounts of money to attend industry conferences. I’m foregoing the conference circuit this summer in an effort to take a real “vacation,” but I’ve enjoyed watching the Twitter feeds of many who are in attendance. One of the new trends for this [...]
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 moreSo you’ve connected to Gen Y online, tweeted about your job opportunities and decided on a few possible candidates. Now you’re faced with conducting the interview and understanding the differences between generations — it seems like a daunting task. We’ve discussed the different approach that Gen Y’ers take when approaching the job search. The same [...]
Read moreOn Wednesday, we learned from Gen Y’er Alex Priest how he simultaneously cultivates networking opportunities both online and offline. Gen Y wants open lines of communication and instant responses from employers, but sometimes it is difficult to move the relationship away from social media channels. This is what led me to Samantha Scott, president of [...]
Read moreI was recently asked for advice from a LinkedIn member about the best way to create her online portfolio. Gen Y understands they need to put their best image forward, and they automatically default to posting everything online. In fact, I recently renovated my own website so I could display my work more clearly. If [...]
Read moreI want to thank Lori Crock, Founder of Written Impact, for contributing her insight to GenYNetworking.com this week. Below is her perspective on finding the right fit in a Gen Y employee. Why do you enjoy working with Millennials? Millennials bring energy, enthusiasm and a new way of looking at marketing because they are growing up [...]
Read moreI want to thank Josh Morris, a recent public relations graduate, for his insightful answers about finding the right fit in an employer. He understands part of the job search for Gen Y is discovering if a company is right for you. As a public relations job candidate, what are a few characteristics you look [...]
Read moreGenYNetworking.com received a question about how recent graduates can network when moving to new cities when they have no previous network connections. Here are a few tips: Ask well-connected people you already know to introduce you. Think about people you already know who are generally well-connected, and ask them to introduce you on a social [...]
Read moreBelow are articles I came across this weekend, which were all about using your network to help you find your perfect career match. Job candidates are used to tailoring their resumes and cover letters to each job they apply for and telling employers what they bring to the table. These articles remind us that while [...]
Read moreThere are 2.1 million students graduating from college in May 2010. That does not count all the Gen Y’ers who graduated last year and are still looking for jobs. It also does not include those who have jobs and are looking to advance or switch fields. That is a lot of people. So, how do [...]
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