Gen Y

Gen Y: The Social Innovation Generation

Saul Garlick | Posted 11.20.2009 | Impact


Saul Garlick

Generation Y's thirst is to create something lasting that works -- sustainable projects that will continue to affect the lives of those in rural communities for years to come.

Who Are You?

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.03.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Stepping into jobs and relationships that are not satisfying or being completely paralyzed by ambiguity are common outcomes of not really knowing who you are.

Are You Having A Quarterlife Crisis?

Christine Hassler | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

I woke up one day in a cold sweat and found myself in the midst of my own quarterlife crisis. The good news is that I survived it.

Lenny Bernstein Is Buzzing Up There

Richard Laermer | Posted 09.26.2009 | Entertainment


Richard Laermer

Americans want to hear a verse, the hook, and then move on to the next cut. We don't make time to hear the sonata-allegro form develop.

The Human Element: Managing Human Capital in the New Era of Business

Jon Younger | Posted 09.07.2009 | Business


Jon Younger

As the economic recovery takes hold, more companies are beginning to shift their focus from survival to winning. An important aspect of this shift is the resumption of the war for talent.

Ditch the Cell Phone, and Other Essential Interview Tips for Twenty-Somethings

Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 08.17.2009 | Business


Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone

What most of us take for granted, twenty-somethings are learning for the first time. The quicker they can get up to speed the more successful they'll be in their interviews.

How Do I Find My Passion?

Christine Hassler | Posted 08.07.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Passion is not something you "find" like an apartment, a new restaurant or a great pair of shoes. Discovering your passion is an evolutionary and unique process. Most of us assume passion arrives like a thunderbolt of inspiration, instantly spreading wonderfully warm feelings and clarity about what we should do with our life.

Advice On Advice

Christine Hassler | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

The last few weeks, I have offered observations and advice regarding the twenty-something experience which inspired even more advice, feedback and col...

10 Tips For Twenty Something Transformation

Christine Hassler | Posted 07.18.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

The past two weeks, I have blogged about the rite of passage for today's twenty something woman (part one and part two). Below are ten brief tips to ...

What Is The Most Important Thing To Learn In Your Twenties?

Christine Hassler | Posted 06.26.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

They say hindsight is 20/20. I'm sure we all have said at least once, "If I knew then what I know now . . ."

The Corporate Freshman: Your Rep is More Important Than Ever

Alexandra Levit | Posted 06.10.2009 | Business


Alexandra Levit

So what if you still play drinking games on Friday nights or prefer a book to human company? You can still have a corporate persona.

Phasing Out A Friendship

Christine Hassler | Posted 06.05.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I read your posts about spring cleaning relationships and your advice hit a nerve with me. I have a friendship I want to end - I have...

How To Be Jobless Without Feeling Useless

Christine Hassler | Posted 05.15.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I have been unemployed for two months and feel like I have been very proactive in my job search. I am on-line everyday looking for ne...

"Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success"

Eric Kuhn | Posted 05.07.2009 | Business


Eric Kuhn

Dan Schawbel: "Aside from being an aggressive job seeker, you also have to establish your own personal advertisements in order to be found by recruiters and capture their attention."

Why Gen-Y is Kinda Screwed

Martha St Jean | Posted 05.03.2009 | Business


Martha St Jean

Being smart, young and Ivy League educated does not keep you from being one of the twelve million four hundred sixty-seven thousand of Americans out of a job.

Well Hello There, Generation WTF

Richard Laermer | Posted 04.25.2009 | Media


Richard Laermer

In the rush to instant expertise, WTFers often forget that the inventors of the stuff they use every single day were born in my time. Ahem.

Searching For Motivation

Christine Hassler | Posted 04.24.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I am struggling with reaching a goal. Since 2004 I have wanted to get my MBA, but there is one thing that keeps me from realizing my d...

Are You Annoyed By A Co-Worker?

Christine Hassler | Posted 04.03.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, There is a woman I work with everyday who absolutely drives me crazy. She's emotional, always has to get her opinion heard and be rig...

The Corporate Freshman: Networking When You Don't Know a Soul

Alexandra Levit | Posted 03.07.2009 | Living


Alexandra Levit

We've all heard that people get jobs based on who they know, but what if you aren't lucky enough to be acquainted with someone in the field you're pursuing?

Jobless, But Not Hopeless

Christine Hassler | Posted 03.06.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I have gotten to the point of despair when it comes to finding a job. I know I am not alone in this terrible market, but I am starting...

Peaceful Revolution: What Gen Y Really Wants -- And Why We Should Care

Astri von Arbin Ahlander and Yelizavetta Kofman | Posted 02.22.2009 | Business


Astri von Arbin Ahlander and Yelizavetta Kofman

If companies want to find loyal, dedicated employees from the Gen Y-Fi crop, it is in their best interest to insist that the government prioritize national health care and social security.

Dealing With A One-Sided Relationship

Christine Hassler | Posted 02.20.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

A one-sided relationship can only continue if you keep up your side. Don't hang on to a mediocre relationship just for the sake of having one.

Lost On The Twenty-Something Journey

Christine Hassler | Posted 02.13.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

"I'm currently in my early twenties and I gotta say, I'm so lost. I have a lot of stress from a job I don't enjoy and battle constant insecurity issue...

Making The Most Out Of Job Rejection

Christine Hassler | Posted 02.06.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

When a potential employer says they have either filled a position or are no longer hiring, the natural response is "Okay, thank you" because our ego is triggered and we interpret it as rejection.

The Corporate Freshman: Don't Be a Tailgater

Alexandra Levit | Posted 02.02.2009 | Living


Alexandra Levit

I'm not the most laid-back individual in the world, but what is it with people who are so desperate to get where they're going that they can't maintain a respectable social distance?