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7 Benefits of Hiring Members of the Millennial Generation - Intern Program Tips

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a) Generation Y is more ethnically and racially diverse than older generations, with people of color making up about 40 percent of our population.

b) Half of all young people of color are Hispanic.

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~ Coming of age in a recession makes Gen Y more aware of job-market competition.

~ So unlike older workers who may be more used to calling the shots in their careers, this generation of interns’ counts their blessings when it comes to employment opportunities.

~ Essentially, they know there are more applicants than openings and that someone is always willing to take their place. Should they actually get a chance in their chosen field, they're more likely to make the extra effort to stay there.

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~ As we know that, in the Gen Y world, Twitter has taught them to express themselves.

~ And while their parents would have shuddered at this type of sharing, the positive effect has been a group of prospective interns who aren't afraid to put ideas out there.
~ However, in the workplace, this translates into unabashed brainstorming, generating new solutions and fresh perspectives

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1. They can act spoiled and conceited. 2. They expect quick and easy results. 3. They often won’t act outside of their clique 4. They may be unable to cope with reality 5. They often lack absolute values. 6. The may lack stamina to finish school. 7. They struggle with long-term commitment. 8. They often can’t focus on one clear goal 9. They’re too impatient to sit and listen long. 10. They can get depressed when they aren’t. 11. They often neglect tasks that seem trivial. 12. They can come across careless and rude. 13. They anticipate doing it quickly and easily

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a) About 37 percent of 18- to 29-year-old have been underemployed or out of work during the recession, the highest share among the age group in more than 30 years.

b) Nearly two-thirds of all Millennial have full- or part-time jobs.

c) Thirteen percent of all Millennial are students who do not work for pay.

d) Almost six in 10 employed Millennial say they already have switched careers at least once.

e) About 60 percent of younger workers say it is not very likely or not likely at all that they will stay with their current employers for the remainder of their working life. (In contrast, 62 percent of Generation X workers say it’s likely they will never leave their current employer, while 84 percent of Baby Boomers expect to remain with their current employer for the rest of their working life.)

f) Only one-third of Millennial say their current job is their career.

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a) About 40 percent of all young adults’ ages 18 to 24 were enrolled in either a two- or four-year college in October 2008.

b) So far, one in five Millennial are college graduates. An additional 26 percent are currently in school and plan to graduate from college, while an additional 30 percent are not in school but expect to some day earn a college degree.

c) Younger whites are about twice as likely as blacks or Hispanics to have finished college (22 percent vs. 10 percent for both blacks and Latinos). But blacks are significantly more likely than whites or Hispanics to say they want to earn a college diploma.

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~ Some have termed Gen Y is "The Trophy Generation" which is in response to the "everyone's a winner" mentality and the endless pats on the backs associated with their upbringing.

~ Once again, while some see this as a negative, in effect, it can be very motivating. A need for praise and validation often facilitates effort and achievement.

~ So, this will mean they'll need more feedback,  but they'll work hard to make sure it's of a positive nature.

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~ If some called Generation X "The Me Generation," but the term Generation Y can called "The We Generation" which means for their heightened sense of community and peer-to-peer relationships.

~ Events like September 11th and ongoing fears of terrorism, have led to feelings of patriotism and a desire to help others in Gen Y their self.

~ Team players can build the Gen Y to the group mentality and also can increased collaboration in the workplace, which is never bad for business.

~ As a conclusion, by welcoming Gen Y with open arms and practicing a few creative management techniques, they can work alongside boomers just as well.

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~ Gen Y is the first generation to be brought up with computers and become early adopters’ members of Gen Y.

~ Gen Y not only can uncover, operate, and recommend the most advanced tools and technologies, but they can teach how to use things like content management systems and social media.