Millennials. The word has been circulating in our vocabulary for some time now, so Iโm sure you have heard it at some point. You either love us, or you โhateโ us. Often ridiculed and stereotyped as lazy individuals with our heads in the clouds and faces pointed down towards our smart phones, Iโm here to vouch for my fellow millennials and tell you why you should hire one.
Weโre technologically savvy
IT issues? Weโve got it. Now Iโm not saying that we are experts and your IT specialist is not required. Iโm just saying that we can often suggest a quick fix for the formulae on Excel that just arenโt adding up, or the margins on your Word document that wonโt move. Weโll save you time and possibly the energy of Googling for hours on how to find the solution.
We want to do โgoodโ
Despite the stereotype that we are lazy and despise putting in the hard yards, many surveys actually reveal that millennials want to make a positive change. We want to do โgoodโ. We want to find meaning within our careers [1] and we want to make a difference. Who doesnโt want an employee with that mindset?
We are optimistic
No, weโre not positive 100% of the time and we have our โdownโ days like everybody else. However, a recent study by Forbes showed that 97% of millennials are โextremely optimistic about what lies ahead for themโ [1]. Wouldnโt it be nice to add some of that optimism to your business?
We have our values
Iโm not suggesting that other generations donโt have their own values, but it has been highlighted that millennials can often be extremely passionate about our own. The Millennial Survey found that โ50% of millennials would take a pay cut to find work that matches their valuesโฆโ [2]. Chances are, we wonโt want to work for a company whose values donโt align with ours. Therefore, if we are applying for a role with you, itโs probably because we like what we see!
We want to learn
Millennials want the opportunity to learn new skills and progress further in our careers. We want to learn from your expertise. Weโll be even more invested if you invest in our skills development.
References
1. Perlis, M 2016 โForbes Survey Reveals What Millennials Really Wantโ, Forbes, June 6 2016
2. Poswolsky, A 2015, โWhat Millennial Employees Really Wantโ, Fast Company, April 6 2015