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Career Connections Newsletter • October 2009 Career Topic of the Month: Generations in the Workplace Career Topic of the Month: Generations in the Workplace This is the first time ever in American history that four generations of people are together in the work place. Each generation of people operate by their own set of values and attitudes towards work. Because each generation is distinctly different, conflict can sometimes occur. Below is a brief description of the four separate generations (the timeline is not a scientific breakdown of years, but is rather subjective):
Career Resource of the Month: Generational Characteristics By understanding your own values, work ethics, expectations, etc. as well as those characteristics of other generations, you can effectively work through conflict and create a productive work environment. Below is chart listing a few characteristics displayed by each of the four generations.
"Mixing and Managing Four Generations of Employees". By Greg Hammill http://www.fdu.edu/newspubs/magazine/05ws/generations.htm There is a lot of information on the different generations in the workplace, so do some research and learn more about how your generation affects the workplace. Spotlight on Success: SNC Alumni Profile Kristin Alberts, English, 2004 Click here to learn about the work experience and career path of this successful SNC alum. Check out our growing list of Alumni Profiles to learn more about their career paths, experience and to envision what you can do with a degree from St. Norbert College. Career Tip of the Month: Understand the Needs and Strengths of Other Generations In order to capitalize on a generation's strengths, it is helpful to know the needs to ensure that they are being met. When a persons needs are being met they are more capable of utilizing on their strengths. Each generation is unique in their strengths and needs and how they affect the workplace. Below is a list of needs and strengths of each generation as provided by the RDR Group http://www.rdrgroup.com/mindingthegap.php : Needs
Strengths
As with understanding your own generation, do the research to understand the other generations because you could possibly be working with all of them! Financial Literacy Tip of the Month: Planning to be Rich But becoming financially secure is not all about earning a large salary. You can become financially independent even with a more modest salary if you take the right approach. No matter how much money you earn, you'll be able to enjoy greater financial security if you click here to follow these proven money-management techniques. http://www.cashcourse.org/snc/Category.aspx?45 For more information on Financial Literacy, please visit: http://www.snc.edu/career/planning/finlit/ Internship of the Month: Graphic Design Intern Why intern? Internships are a great opportunity to apply classroom theory to real life work and to acquire experience to make yourself more marketable for future employment. It can also be one way to "test" your chosen career area to determine if it is a good fit for you. Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Graphic Design Intern, Green Bay, WI
For more information on this internship and to search for additional internships, please login to Career Connections. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m. - Career Networking Day, Campus Center Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:00p.m.-8:30 p.m. - Resume/Cover Letter Workshop: Mulva Library 218 Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:00p.m.-8:30 p.m. - Resume/Cover Letter Workshop: Mulva Library 218 Wednesday, Nov. 11., 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Interviewing Skills Workshop: Mulva Library 218 To register for a workshop, login to Career Connections and click on Career Events. |
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