Avoid these bad behaviors! Go above and beyond in your coursework, seek leadership opportunities, and practice resolving conflict to be more prepared in your career. Check out this excerpt:
We’ve found the majority (over 75%) of employers perceive young adults as not only unready for the workplace, but they bring with them unhealthy assumptions about jobs. In one study, employers said they left 50 percent of their job openings for young team members unfilled because the candidates were unprepared. In other words, the jobs were ready but the young adults weren’t.
1. Unwillingness to start at the bottom. Many said they felt entitled to high-level jobs since they had a degree. They felt some jobs were “beneath” them.
2. Little patience and tenacity. Graduates assumed they’d be promoted within six months, including raises and perks…without much effort.
3. Challenged by authority. A majority reported they struggled with policies and parameters they didn’t understand. They felt systems were confining.
4. Lack of initiative. Young staff failed to demonstrate risk-taking abilities. There was apprehension about stepping out and leading the way.
5. Poor work ethic. Grads lacked old-fashioned grit, expressing unwillingness to serve beyond the job description; to do whatever it takes to get a task done.
6. Irresponsibility. They’re unable or unwilling to assume sole responsibility for their work. It was as if they wanted to “rent” their job, not own it.
7. No conflict resolution skills. A majority of young adults failed to learn to work through conflict; they’re prone run from it instead of resolve it.
We’ve found the majority (over 75%) of employers perceive young adults as not only unready for the workplace, but they bring with them unhealthy assumptions about jobs. In one study, employers said they left 50 percent of their job openings for young team members unfilled because the candidates were unprepared. In other words, the jobs were ready but the young adults weren’t.
1. Unwillingness to start at the bottom. Many said they felt entitled to high-level jobs since they had a degree. They felt some jobs were “beneath” them.
2. Little patience and tenacity. Graduates assumed they’d be promoted within six months, including raises and perks…without much effort.
3. Challenged by authority. A majority reported they struggled with policies and parameters they didn’t understand. They felt systems were confining.
4. Lack of initiative. Young staff failed to demonstrate risk-taking abilities. There was apprehension about stepping out and leading the way.
5. Poor work ethic. Grads lacked old-fashioned grit, expressing unwillingness to serve beyond the job description; to do whatever it takes to get a task done.
6. Irresponsibility. They’re unable or unwilling to assume sole responsibility for their work. It was as if they wanted to “rent” their job, not own it.
7. No conflict resolution skills. A majority of young adults failed to learn to work through conflict; they’re prone run from it instead of resolve it.
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