Archive for: August, 2011

DAY AFTER: How has the current economy affected #millennials’ career and life plans?

Aug 31 2011 Published by under Day After

While yesterday’s conversation may have been a little slower than usual, it did not lack good information that’s for sure.  The one big takeaway from the chat we had yesterday was this:

Keep working hard, keep networking, keep learning, gain as many experiences as you possibly can!

photo by Brett Jordan

Persistence is the attitude of the #millennial generation right now.  With the economy the way it is, we may not be able to have the time to search for the dream job because we also have life goals of owning a home, moving out, and starting a life on our own.  But, if you took that entry level job because you need the income, don’t lose sight of where you want to be.  Persistence is what will keep you in a position to succeed at a high level once opportunities start to arise……… hopefully along with the economy!

Our career paths may not be in the shape of a direct path anymore… they may be slip-n-slides at times or elevators or even a spiral staircase.  No matter the shape, keep your destination in vision.

To get a more specific look at the advice given by a few of our chatters, check out our transcript on Storify.com, by clicking the link below:

http://sfy.co/G4p

Thank you to all who joined! If you couldn’t, mark it on your calendar – Tuesdays 3:30pm – 4:30pm EST following the #millennialchat hashtag!

Suggestions for next week’s theme? Comment below, post on our LinkedIn Group, or DM @Willie_Matis.

Have a great week everybody! – Willie

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DAY AFTER: How we, #millennials, perceive the work/life balance.

Aug 24 2011 Published by under Day After

OOOkay!  The internet finally got going.  Here is a brief overview of yesterday’s chat.  Which was a VERY interesting one.  Our group is showing we are interested in ALL THINGS millennial.

Here are 4 quick takeaways from how we perceive the work/life balance:

  • It is no longer just BALANCE – it is integration as well as balance.  With technology how it is, we can take care of work while we are with friends or we can talk with friends while we are at work.  Balance means making time for both, integration allows us to do this more efficiently.
  • There are certain networks and spots in our lives that we keep personal.  Many different parts of our lives are connected, but it seemed that we all had one realm that was kept apart from professional networks (usually Facebook).
  • Time management tips? 1) Say no to things that aren’t beneficial; 2) Schedule out your day; 3) Don’t forget about the classic to-do list.
  • Response time to all different types of outlets depend on urgency of the situation, scheduled in your time management, and understood by the person sending the original request.

Yesterday’s chat was great.  Very helpful tips being passed along and a lot of strategies that could be taken away.  Thank you to all who participated!  Want to see the specifics of yesterday’s chat and not just the overview?  Check out the transcript:

http://sfy.co/FXn

Transcripts from previous chats can also be found here – http://storify.com/millennialchat.

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Next Weeks Topic!

A lot of people liked the other choice on the topic poll.  SO! This next week’s theme will be just that – ‘How is the current economy affecting #millenials’ career & life plans?”

Many of us are planning or planned a certain route to take after graduating high school, undergrad and/or grad school.  But for most of us, those plans required the availability of a certain job position, a certain income, or a certain place to live.  With the economy the way it is and the recent budget deal, those from our millennial generation are worrying more about the day-to-day challenges of paying for things rather than following our original plans.

Read the article that sparked this theme – click here.

See you all next Tuesday, 3:30 pm EST!!

-Willie

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Day After: What #millennials look for in an internship & first job

Aug 17 2011 Published by under Day After

We had a good chat yesterday about what millennials like and DON’T like in an internship and first job experience.  I wanted to send a shout out to:

@ebraden33 – Liz Braden from Building Tomorrow

for helping out with the moderation of yesterday’s chat.  I had a Grand Opening for HealthNet‘s new People’s Health & Dental Center.  Thank you, Liz!

From the chat, in an internship/first job experience, millennials are looking for the following:

  • A mission they can connect with and a fluid job description to help them shape their path.
  • Freedom on projects along with criticism that answers WHY things went right or wrong.
  • Worst things to do as a supervisor: Micro-manage everything, or leave us completely alone.
  • If you give us millennials a good experience, when we leave your organization.. we WILL stay engaged for years to come.

To get a complete transcript click the link below:

http://sfy.co/F3M

The lines are now open for topic ideas for next’s weeks chat!  Submit topics in any of these ways – our LinkedIn Group, DM myself – @Willie_Matis, or commenting below! Once we get enough topic suggestions, then we will open the poll to vote on which will be the theme of next week’s chat!

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Day After: How #millennials like to engage with organizations on Twitter

Aug 03 2011 Published by under Day After

Hey guys!! This will be a short post as I am on vacation in New Buffalo, MI but wanted to give the link to the transcript of yesterday’s chat.  I want to thank everyone again for participating!

It was a really good chat!

Here is the link:

http://sfy.co/EGo

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