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Comment on With new fees, should Gen Y leave big banks? by B. Campbell

B. Campbell — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:43:12 +0000

The answer is yes. Absolutely. Members of Generation Y should leave the big banks behind and join a local Credit Union. These are hard economic times. Especially for young Americans. It is imperative that young Americans look out for their own financial interests. But it may also be a great idea for young Americans to start their own banks. If we are going to thrive as members of Generation Y, then we must embrace innovation and entreprenuership. The old system is not working for us. I even propose that Generation Y start a separate alternative World Trading Market. Young Americans especially need to market to other young Americans and patronize one another. The economic system of the older generation does not suit us and we need to stop giving them our money. If a business has only older employees or illegal immigrants ( no offense), then we should not cater to that establishment. Enough is enough. Young Americans have the power to change things. Now we must realize it and believe it.

Comment on Gen Y can stand out with video resume by David DeCapua

David DeCapua — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:23:45 +0000

Hi Kelly: Very nice piece! You address several critical issues and you are right – the challenge is that most people don’t know how to do it and make sure it’s professional. TalentRooster built an application to walk candidates through the process, complete with a tutorial so you can’t mess it up. It’s not just a video – it’s their resume and social media too. We are happy to provide a free trial for your readers – it will increase their chance for hire by 30% or more. Thank you.

Comment on Internships have gone virtual by Kelly Olin

Kelly Olin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:32:41 +0000

Hi Robert! Thanks for your comment and question. I would recommend virtual interns be sure to setup a structured “check in” time with their boss 1-2 times weekly. This would be specific, scheduled time that the two of you can connect, update on project progress, review questions, etc. Depending on how busy your boss is, this might even be more dedicated “face time” then you would get at a “desk internship”. Furthermore, for continuous development, it is important for the intern to get out from behind their computer at least once per week and attend a local networking event or professional development activity. For example, I had my virtual marketing interns attend Social Media Day events in their respective cities last week. In this day and age we are all free agents when in comes to our careers and we cannot depend on our employers to teach us everthing we need to know. Thanks again for your question!

Comment on Internships have gone virtual by Robert

Robert — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:30:56 +0000

I never would have thought of this. How would you suggest a virtual intern compensate for the decreased coaching and mentoring that may result from working remotely?

Comment on Gen Y competing in the global job market by Allison Cheston

Allison Cheston — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:10:16 +0000

Hi Kelly,

I’m so glad you’ve brought this up, and the issue of cross-cultural experience and abilities still seems to get the short shrift.

I am a linguist with cross-cultural expertise, having lived and worked abroad and done my MA in International Education–basically the study of culture. Especially today, being able to understand other cultures is a critical skill and the absence of that skill is not well tolerated. So many Gen Y’s go abroad for a semester or year during college; why is it that many of them still don’t focus on language acquisition? With language comes cultural understanding–they are inextricably tied–yet there seems to be little focus on becoming fluent in another language.

Americans are still deficient in this area, and it’s obvious we cannot afford to be so. I only hope that study abroad programs, while ubiquitous now, get more serious about promoting language fluency and with that, cross-cultural expertise.

Comment on Job interviews: not always a foot in the door by Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:40:18 +0000

Hilarious! I love your professional account of the whole experience. This is a story that will stick with you for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Networking your way to a career by Mic Apollo

Mic Apollo — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:41:27 +0000

Awesome. Great stuff. Really helpful.

Comment on Book review: Y’s Up! by David

David — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:52:04 +0000

Most people use dates to define the Millenial Generation. This should not be done, because there are many individuals who were born from the late 1970s through the late ’90s who do not have the characteristics of this generation, as well as 50 -year – olds who are more like 20 – and – 30 – somethings. Such people do not feel that they belong to the generation to which they were assigned, which is why they should be able to choose whichever one best fits their CHARACTERISTICS. For example, I was born in 1979, and while there are many out there who say I am gen y, and others call me gen x, I am a Millenial because I am tech – savvy, open – minded to ALL kinds of diversity, and I like the latest music and entertainment.

Comment on Millennials Bringing Change to the Workplace — Part I by Angelo Losito

Angelo Losito — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:14:48 +0000

Tamara: great interview with Neil. I was born in

1979. My question is how clear are experts if I’d be

either GenX or GenY? Many 1979 boRn think they’re

GenY.

Comment on Networking your way to a career by jobs in atlanta georgia

jobs in atlanta georgia — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:34:07 +0000

While we are dealing with items within the vicinity of Networking your way to a career | Y Gen Out Loud, Never forget to proofread your job application form once you finish filling it out. Making no mistakes or erasures in the application form means you are sincere and eager to get accepted for the job. Do not answer haphazardly and avoid making silly comments in the application. Being serious will make your employer feel that you are the perfect person they are looking for.

Comment on Pot reform reaches new high by Katie

Katie — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:13:06 +0000

This issue is close to my heart. A friend a mine passed a year ago due to an inoperable brain tumor. She went through rigorous chemotherapy and radiation, and also some experimental treatments. She suffered from extreme nausea after her treatments. It was so bad, she could hardly keep anything down and was unable to acquire the protein and nutrients her body so badly needed to heal. She went to a doctor in Michigan to try get a prescription for the medical marijuana, after she had exhausted all other options. The doctor would not give it to her because of his personal issues with the drug. She had to fight for an extended period of time just to get it. When she did finally receive a prescription for the drug, she said it helped tremendously. I believe that anybody suffering in the manor she was shouldn’t be denied relief. It is sad that not all states allow the use of it for people who are in pain and suffering. I hope that soon it will be available for use of all seriously ill people.

Comment on Emerging influencers for the next generation by Virgilia Singh

Virgilia Singh — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:49:09 +0000

Thanks for the lovely chat Tamara! Love what you’re doing with Y Gen Out Loud!

Comment on Gen Y women breaking through glass ceiling by Breaking ceiling glass - Breaking ceiling - Glass ceiling

Breaking ceiling glass - Breaking ceiling - Glass ceiling — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:48:41 +0000

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Comment on Millennials Bringing Change to the Workplace — Part I by Fred

Fred — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:51:08 +0000

Tamara, Neil’s thought are very interesting. The management ways for geny and millennials are going to be a challenge, organisations and leaders are experimenting and finding out news ways to create an environment for this young generation based on their characteristics and work approach. For example Gen Y like to collaborate and multitask etc.
We need to rethink the old organisation structures and hierarchy etc to be able to provide a better workplace environment. Here is a example of a leader sharing his thought on the same. http://www.vineetnayar.com/do-we-get-gen-why/

Comment on The man with a plan by Chris Ford

Chris Ford — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:21:25 +0000

Alternative energy, while needed, is simply a dream goal right now. When you look at the efficiency output of alternative energy as opposed to oil, it is just not comparable.

It would take a windmill field the size of Connecticut to power the city of Phoenix, AZ. It would take a solar panel field, if I remember correctly, about 100 square miles, to power NYC.

The only viable alternative energy right now is nuclear, which has been criticized due to it’s hazards, 3 mile island is used as a poor example that never really panned out as a hazard anyway.

Besides, we can’t run cars on wind and solar power (well maybe solar but not efficiently).

One of the biggest misconceptions right now in the media and from the left is that this is a product of the “Drill baby, drill” crowd. That crowd’s “chant”, refers to “Offshore drilling”, this spill is a result of the regulations imposed that pushed the drilling to “Deep Sea Drilling” and has lead to circumstances that are uncontrollable at such depths. If is were “offshore” drilling, we could have capped it off and under control almost immediately.

Why not look at drilling on land!? Look at the size of the oil pocket under North and South Dakota! We drill there, we reduce the amount of dependability on foreign entities, create american jobs, don’t risk environmental disaster…I mean the “pros” are outstanding.

I think the two parties agree that alternative energy needs to take over, we need to get off of oil, but depending on an inefficient line of energy sources and going cold turkey on oil would kill the economy and destroy American lives. Let’s get these alts up to standards and introduce them to the public with tax incentives that makes them affordable and then maybe we can all agree.

Heck, I would love to see a car run on water…then again, what is the number one contributor to warming in the atmosphere? CO2? Nope, water vapor….but they don’t want to mention that in the global warming reports….