As a cohort, millennials are unique in their social consciousness, and they make decisions based on that awareness. Keep them engaged at work by showcasing a culture of paying it forward and tying the day-to-day into the larger purpose of the organization. Kathryn Minshew Read Quote
I’m an entrepreneur, so I’ve got to be ruthless about ‘me’ time if I want to have any left to myself! I make myself leave the office by 8 or 9 P.M. most nights, even if I do curl up with my laptop and a glass of wine at home to get through email. Kathryn Minshew Read Quote
For me, I spent months on job boards in 2010 and was frustrated by the experience. It’s antiquated and clunky, and there was nothing about a particular job posting that helped me favor one company over another. You literally get a list of 5,000 jobs that look the same. Kathryn Minshew Read Quote
It’s easy to imagine that because a certain company has a prestigious reputation or everyone says it’s a great place to work, that it will be the perfect fit for you. But, in reality, the search to find a career is a much more individual process. Kathryn Minshew Read Quote
Work is personal in the same way that finding a friend or partner is personal. Kathryn Minshew Read Quote
Recruiters sometimes have their wires crossed when it comes to what Millennials really want at work. While fancy perks are great, many Millennials are more excited about growing and thriving at a company that appreciates their talent and will help them continue to learn. Kathryn Minshew Read Quote
I tend to find you have to be fairly vulnerable to get something… to get a perspective worth having. Which can be controversial. But I find telling someone what you’re thinking about, what you want, and what you’re afraid of can often help them give guidance. Kathryn Minshew Read Quote
I probably have a small number of people that are consistently advisors and mentors, but I’m much more likely to have a broader array of… almost like an unofficial board of advisors, where I know that certain people are going to be good for certain types of topics. Kathryn Minshew Read Quote
Millennials can be very hardworking, but it’s easier to tell the story of the ones who are entitled. Kathryn Minshew Read Quote
Ultimately, I think it takes a certain grit and determination to constantly re-prove to people that you’re just as dedicated, just as determined, and just as capable as the entrepreneurs around you who may better fit the physical pattern – but on the flipside, women who succeed often become razor sharp through the process. Kathryn Minshew Read Quote
