July 29, 2007

Much has been written about Generation Y and their controversial entry in to the workforce. Viewed by many as spoiled, arrogant and ill-prepared, the newest generation to hit the job market is fighting back, vowing to change the way our society views work, and leveraging their tech savvy skills to do it. Sites like www.EmployeeEvolution.com are designed to voice Gen Y’s opinions about what they feel are the outdated approaches of corporate America. Yes, Gen Y appears determined to get management’s attention. However, they aren’t the only ones causing a ruckus. (more…)

July 9, 2007

Ten Tips for Recent Grads (That no one ever tells you!)

The following tips are for those twenty-something college graduates who aren’t afraid to hear the hard truth about the American workplace. You may not like what you read, but if you really want to get ahead and find work that makes you happy, then you must face reality head on. Think of it as a paper cut – you can either apply the right care to it now, or you can ignore it, only to wake up and find it infected. Which will you do? I work with hundreds of professionals who always tell me the same thing, “I wish I had known these tips when I was starting out.” So please, don’t ignore the facts. A jump start to a better future is available to those who heed these tips – guaranteed.

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