So 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 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 moreI typically try to make my blog posts here general and hope they can help a wide range of Generation Y job candidates and give employers a better sense of how Gen Y networks. However, today’s post is about me, but I hope you can still benefit from my very recent experience. Yesterday I signed [...]
Read moreFacebook is generally regarded as a social media outlet that is more “social” in nature. Unlike LinkedIn, Foursquare, Twitter, many Facebook users turn to the network to connect with friends, share photos, play games and attend events. Employers need to learn how to best navigate this social network and Generation Y needs to understand the implications of misusing this online resource.
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 [...]
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