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Understand what differentiates generations

by Michael Kirsten

Twenty-plus years ago, when you asked someone what they did for a living, they told you where they worked. Today, they tell you what they do.

The next generation of employees is wired, connected, plugged-in, and empowered, and this psychographic change across a generation has significant implications for recruitment. For younger generations (Gen X and much more so for Gen Y or Millennials):

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The return of the living dead (candidate)

By Todd Vician

I had recruited this particular candidate for a full-time position in a large consulting firm.  He impressed everyone during a rigorous interview process – he was judged to be an excellent fit in skills, prior experience, business acumen, and cultural fit to our organization.  My interactions with him were all extremely positive and he appeared to be extremely excited for the opportunity.  He was seemingly one of those candidates whom we all like to find.