“I love flashmobs or commercials that talk about concepts rather than products; both are a refreshing change to marketing and make me feel like I’m part of something by engaging me rather than inundating me.” – Mia, age 24 They are not like previous generations. The communicate differently and view work through their own unique…… Continue Reading
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Lessons Learned on Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice
One of the interesting things that caused me to watch the show this season is the mixed generation of the teams. Unlike previous versions of the show, this season the communication demonstrated (for me) a vivid disconnect between the generations… Continue Reading
Using Twitter to Find Your Next Job – Learn how to find the Decision Makers Quickly
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
A new Generational Difference in Networking & Job Seeking
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
Oh How College Has Changed – New MBA Program Demonstrates Generational Difference
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
Using Video Resume is a Generational Difference in Personal Marketing
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
Generational Differences in the Church Causes Conflict
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
Moving from Generation ME to Generation WE
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
Tiger’s Trouble and Generation X Social Existence – Top 7 List
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
Yo, Hello The Google Guys Are Gen Xers – So ‘Whatever’ at work OK
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