I recently attended a face to face networking event with a group from LinkedIn in Chicago and was surprised when some attendees told me they were “old school” and weren’t interested in sites like Twitter.
They had joined LinkedIn because it is known as a professional social network but viewed Facebook and Twitter as time wasters. Many of them are job seekers and I hope they see this post as it will help them to realize the power of Twitter as well.… Continue Reading
Recently I shared with you the new video resumes used by more than one generation. The method changed how recruiters view potential candidates and demonstrated the lengths to which the jobless will go to stand out from the crowd and be the one selected for a position. Networking with your Avatar… Continue Reading
The Baby Boomer generation also has a small percentage of college graduates. Most boomers, both male and female learned their skills on the job.
They grew into their position. Many received promotions to the management ranks as “home grown” senior ranking members in their industry.
Perhaps that is why they are so committed to their children’s education.… Continue Reading
One recruiting manager informs me that his staff has gone from receiving 2000 resumes a day to 40,000 per day. It is difficult to keep up with the high volume of people seeking employement and using the internet to post their resumes for open positions. It is no wonder then that job hunters have found a novel way to find a job, the YouTube video. … Continue Reading
I say, follow the action of the Pope. On January 23, 2010 Pope Benedict XVI gave a new commandment to priests struggling to get their message across: Go forth and blog.
As a matter of fact the Pope has several blogs and many are right here on blogger. A really good blog by the pope allows the visitor to choose the language that works for them.
Just Google pope: blog and you might be surprised at the quantity of blogs out there.… Continue Reading
Admittedly, there were some positive aspects of creating videos for fun, but meanness, bullying and showing off was off the charts this decade. The decade was filled with incidents where the good Samaritans were scarce. If they helped at all, they did so *after* they took a video of the incident.… Continue Reading
In today’s social media world it simply isn’t possible to do anything and get away with it. Everyone has a cell phone, tiny video camera, and YouTube account. They await any single mis-step and rather than help, they use it for their own celebrity. From YouTube views, to selling it for $$$, most of the younger generation would rather their 15 minutes of fame than to help anyone. Wait, they will help you *after* their 15 minutes of fame.… Continue Reading
Gen X is starting to feel the squeeze. They’re stuck between the Boomers and Gen Y and lately, it seems that companies are passing them over for the younger generation. Book: Understanding and working effectively with 5 Generations in the workplace Gen X is starting to whine because a recent survey done this year for…… Continue Reading
During my seminars, I often recommend that those who text should get one in before we start. I realize they are unable to help themselves. It’s an addiction and they will do it anyway. Sometimes during my Generational Diversity programs attendees are incredulous that Gen Y and Gen M won’t attend meetings or respond to…… Continue Reading
Gen Y shares their perspective on the reasons why they are the way they are. It would help them greatly if they read a history book. It would also be valuable for them to share some solutions rather than just the problems. We’re listening Gen Y – What do YOU recommend?… Continue Reading