ICYMI – June 4, 2014
If you are like me you try to read as many articles, blogs and books as possible but just cannot catch all of them. “In Case You Missed It” is my way of pointing out a few “reads” that I think are too good to miss.
Millenials highly competitive, yearn to be noticed – study – Laura Zuckerman
May 30 (Reuters) – The first generation of people raised in the internet age, so-called millennials, are more competitive than previous generations and yearn to be noticed, according to a study released on Friday.
The report, “The Disruptive Mindset of Millennials Around the Globe,” by Dutch research firm Motivation International, is among the first to capture attitudes of those born between 1980 and 2000 globally, according to the project’s research director Martijn Lampert said.
“Millennials are unconventional thinkers and they are open to change, much more so than older generations,” Lampert said.
Why Do Millennials Not Understand Racism? – Jamelle Bouie
When you hear MTV, you don’t think “research.” But, for the last few years, the music television channel has been building a public affairs campaign to address bias called “Look Different.” Aimed at millennials, it seeks to help them deal with prejudice and discrimination in their lives. And as part of the project, MTV has worked with pollsters to survey a nationally representative sample of people ages 14 to 24 to measure how young people are “experiencing, affected by, and responding to issues associated with bias.”
Overall, MTV confirms the general view of millennials: Compared with previous generations, they’re more tolerant and diverse and profess a deeper commitment to equality and fairness. At the same time, however, they’re committed to an ideal of colorblindness that leaves them uncomfortable with race, opposed to measures to reduce racial inequality, and a bit confused about what racism is.
Why Today’s College Graduates Must Be Self-Sufficient – Stephanie Walden
The definition of “entry-level” has evolved over the course of the past decade or so. Whereas graduates brandishing fresh degrees in, say, the class of ’98 may have expected to score a job based on prestigious educations alone, today’s candidates increasingly find “1-3 years of work experience” a prerequisite even for entry-level listings.
For recent college graduates, the transition to the working world after years of academia can be a shock to the system — and today’s employers expect junior hires to hit the ground running. As a student, there’s a sense of direction and a slew of resources and advisors at your beck and call. Professors encourage you to come to them with questions during office hours, and every test or assignment is clearly outlined on the first day of class.
Sorry grads: There are no syllabi in the working world — and while 77% of recent grads believe they’ll receive formal employer-sponsored training at their first job, only 48% will actually experience such preparation. In other words, the class of 2014 should expect to adjust to their new roles without much hand-holding.
To ensure you’re at the top of your game, below are a few tips for learning how to thrive in a post-grad professional environment.
