Debt ceiling crisis continues to tax Gen Y’s future
August 17, 2011 | BY Tamara Bell
After a summer of contentious debate, President Obama and congressional leaders earlier this month struck a deal on the debt ceiling that extends the Treasury’s authority to borrow beyond the 2012 elections. But what does this mean for our economy, both present and future? Dr. John Irons, research and policy director at the Economic Policy [...]
Gen Y competing in the global job market
May 10, 2011 | BY Kelly Olin
In today’s competitive, post collegiate professional world, the “Average Joes” are not going to cut it. Gone are the days when you can run with a pack of other “normal American kids” and expect to get an “average job” with “average benefits” and live an “average life.” Now, and more so in the future, the [...]
Top 10 tips to get a job NOW
March 29, 2011 | BY Kelly Olin
(Editor’s Note: Every week, Y Gen Out Loud will be publishing a column or two by Kelly Olin, a certified career coach, trainer, and expert speaker on Gen Y and careers. She also recently founded Next Stop Career, a professional development company aimed at helping Gen Y achieve their career dreams. I’ve known Kelly for [...]
Looking for jobs in all the right places
June 22, 2010 | BY Lauren Phillips
Still on the search for her dream job, Lauren Phillips tries an atypical approach to meeting potential employers.
Book review: Y’s Up!
March 29, 2010 | BY Regan Mathias
In this economy, it’s important that Gen Y understand not only how to get a job, but how to keep that job. Reporter Regan Mathias reviews a book with tips on how Gen Y can succeed in this market.
Gen Y job outlook not all bleak
February 21, 2010 | BY Regan Mathias
With the unemployment rate at 9.7 percent, Gen Y is nervous about their economic future. Reporter Regan Mathias finds that some companies, however, want to hire the younger generation. (Photo by Benjamin Rossen)
Gen Y’s job search up close
February 20, 2010 | BY Samantha Scharff
The notion of being handed a full time job straight out of college is quickly fading for graduates in the 21st century. Gen Y job seekers share with reporter Samantha Scharff about how they’re dealing with the new reality.
Job interviews: not always a foot in the door
February 14, 2010 | BY Lauren Phillips
After a month clearing her head, Lauren Phillips gets back into the saddle to find the next job of her dreams. But she finds that searching for the perfect job can be quite an adventure.
Adventures in job hunting
January 13, 2010 | BY Lauren Phillips
In these tough job-hunting times, everyone could use some advice, a sounding board, and definitely a laugh. That’s why Lauren Phillips is here.
