GEN Y ANTHEM: Entrepreneurial Spirits In Entry Level Positions

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As small businesses sprout all over the world, this generation has more to offer than ever before.
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6 [$ l$ y6 d" r- \, |5 O) }% wI read through a few articles from other entry level job seekers here at College Recruiter. I wanted to write an article …well, an anthem for all of us who are curious about our futures. Feel free to add to this if you are experiencing or wanting these kinds of returns in your career or entry level job.

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GEN Y ANTHEM OF FREEDOM
$ L9 t: I+ `7 C5 ]This anthem is for the new generation of leaders.
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We have talent, heart and dreams to offer the business world.
We have experience, ideas, and discipline to follow through.
We know you want more – we can give more.
We know you are interested in our capabilities.

+ ], }8 Z. W% k6 X, s' l9 f; sGEN Y will prove it to you.

Ask us questions about what we can offer.
  g5 e, E( g3 k5 S" h. E+ cAsk us about the value we have provided for others.
" I% s4 d7 t7 FAdd responsibilities to our entry level positions.
1 T) c$ N& j( E/ ], g8 VMake us tap into our creativity to provide solutions.
We want to feel ‘at home’ with your company if we are given opportunities to grow.

+ v: \& P9 R/ Q  Y$ CCreate grounds for achievement.

0 S" \  [- I( k- COur intentions are to do what other generations did and more.
: p$ U. ^; E* H" ^' vWe want to leave our names behind as innovators; people who gave the world tools to live better lives.
We want our parents to be proud of our accomplishments during our professional careers.
$ l" d6 [; g( e* k' {One chance, one moment, one yes, and one success can change our lives forever.

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0 N+ X2 O9 ?. q4 @8 Y6 I7 DGen Y has enthusiasm, quality, and purpose for Corporate America. Why is it so hard for employers to loosen their policies to allow Gen Y to grow? Times have changed significantly from the past.

: R3 l3 U. A' C4 j8 ?$ R" zCorporate America, oh, Corporate America.
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" z$ `5 q. A2 P( G. IThis is a plea to re-think your current view of Gen Y. Issues such as body modifications should not keep you from choosing the best talent. What you consider unacceptable is your competitions treasure. What you consider inappropriate is their greatest strengths.

. X; M. i- m5 s! AWhy devalue a candidate’s ideals, values, or personal views?

1 i: ~: q: h$ d( E) uThe corporate world was built on the ideals, values, and personal views of YOUR boss. YOU would not have a job if someone shunned your creativity because of an eye piercing or tattoo.
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Why are recent college grads business owners?

( ^  `# c& W. ]- y' JBecause Corporate America does NOT deserve their abilities.

6 ^1 W* v  }3 |. jApathetic attitudes are stirring moods of change within Gen Y. Can Corporate America afford to lose such a bright generation to self-preservation?