Generation Y: Who are they?

As the pace of change in society accelerates, time frame of a generation gets shorter.

Born between 1974 and 1999 Bright, tech-savvy, self-assured, twentysomethings. Gadget-loving, usually have a laptop, PDA phone, digital music, camera, camcorder. Most of the time, plugged with earphones, and hooked to netsurfing. Take Cindy 26, holding Business diploma changes 3 jobs in less tan 5 years – just looking for a career that constantly challenges her and is full of varieties at the same time. She cannot take monotonous job. She tried selling art pieces, teaching, managing blogs/face books/websites; and yet not feeling settled. Or, meet Vincent 22, who did not pursue education beyond O-level. He started with a job in a small restaurant. Thinking of doing something different, he suggested variations in recipes and tried it too. Surprisingly, it clicked. He now dreams of owning a food business serving his customers with fusing local flavors in to Italian food.

What are they looking for at work? • Challenge is the key to keep them interested in work. They hate routine or monotonous work. • Why this work is important. They should know • Teams work better. They like to work in groups. • What next • Appreciation for work should be frequent. They strive to excel and are self-assured. • Clarity on why they are asked to do this work and how it benefits the company. They excel if the goals are clear. • Respect them and listen to them. They will do their best. • Flexibility Generation X (born between 1964 and 1073) gave alphabetical order to the next generation. It is believed that Canadian author Douglas Coupland referred to a term Generation X in his book (1991), titled Generation X: An Accelerated Culture. Those born between 1946 and 1963 are Baby Boomers.

Live Up To Your Full Potential

Pathfinders Assessment Scores [PASS] give you the direction to have the career that makes you happy. Your personality, values, reward orientation, and abilities are also important.

What is happiness?
"The full use of your powers along lines of excellence" said John F. Kennedy once defining happiness.
Over 90,000 hours of your lifetime is spent working. A lot of your happiness will be derived from the pleasure you take in your career.
The PASS matches your own personal interests and your behavior patterns with related occupations, making your decision easier.

1] Your own personality will influence the amount of satisfaction derived from your job. A career in dramatic arts will not make you happy, if you are shy in nature,
If your interests indicate that you would enjoy a career in business, but your behavior patterns indicate that you are low on risk-taking, it would be best to rule out a career in stock trading. A job as a banker instead, would be more appropriate to satisfy both your interests and personality.

2] Own religious, cultural, and family values guide our decisions. You may choose to devote less time to your work and more time to your family. This may result in fewer opportunities for promotion. You may not be able to relocate for a job because of your family members' current attachments, such as a spouse's job or a child's school.

3] Your PASS report states that you would enjoy a career in a health profession, yet you cannot stand the sight of blood, do not focus on the careers such as a nurse or a doctor.

4] You should also consider your abilities while choosing a career. For example, if you do not perform well in an academic setting, avoid hierarchical occupations where continuing education is essential to success.
Seek a career that will maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.