Job search tips: They're everywhere you want to be

Attention all Gen Xers, Gen Yers, Millenials, Me Generation member, boomers, and any other subgroup I missed. I'm dedicating these lyrics from Jamie Cullum's “Twenty-something” to you:

Maybe I'll go traveling for a year,

finding myself or start a career.

I could work for the poor though I’m hungry for fame,

we all seem so different but we're just the same.

Why the song shout-out? Because every generation, whether twenty-something or sixty-something, is forgetting the wisdom of the last line when it comes to job searching.

We're so busy analyzing how Gen Xers act vs. how Gen Yers act, that we forget we're all human. And no matter how much we decorate our offices, make our hours flexible, and serve organic cafeteria food, work is still work.

That means certain job search skills and techniques will always be in vogue. Take this Employee Evolution post from Mark Liston. He offers sound, actionable advice to job-hunting millenials from his boomer vantage point, and delivers it in the funny, friendly style I wish my college commencement speakers had used.

That said, it's classic advice that doesn't need to be drawn across party lines. Networking, presentation, and follow-up skills are essential for every job candidate in the tech field, no matter their age or the age of the hiring manager.

And for the record, I agree that each generation has a slightly different style or outlook they contribute to the workplace. But human nature at its core has remained largely unchanged since we first formed tribes and guarded caves. Intelligence, hard work, and good humor prevail. If you annoy us, we will hit you with a club. (Ok, so maybe some things have changed.)

So whether you decided to travel, find yourself, or start a new career at the next stage in your life, keep these concepts in mind. I guarantee they'll take you where you want to be.

Posted by Anna M.

Comments

[Mark Liston]

Anna,

Thanks for the props. You are so on point for this!

As I look at who/how we hire I really don't care. It isn't relevant. One person we gave an award to this year was 84. (Yup . . . 84 Y E A R S!) He got hired when he was 72. (God, I hope I'm on a golf course everyday by that age - but ABOVE ground not part of the sand trap).

Other people are straight out of school.

As you so wisely said, "Intelligence, hard work and humor prevail."

One of my favorite sayings is "SCOREBOARD". Hey, I think I'll write my own blog on that subject. You are my inspiration on that one!

[Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A;]

Whoopee! Get yourself & other job seeking souls to www.jobhuntersbible.com the wholesome site of Richard Bolles, the life work planner wihout peer.
I steal his techniques all the time in my practice of career coaching & he wants people to do that. It's all about having a good life! Cheers, Marilyn
J. Tellez, M.A.
Certified Career & Job Transition
Coach