Corporate Interview Blueprint

WORKPLACE CHARACTERISTICS

Generation X Born 1965-1980 AKA: Post-Boomers, Gen-Xers, Baby Busters 60 Million Americans

Millennials Born 1981-2000 AKA: Generation Y, Digital Natives 76 Million Americans

Baby Boomers Born 1946-1964 AKA: Boomers, Vietnam Generation 80 Million Americans

Who

What’s next Multitasking Entrepreneurial Tolerant Goal oriented

Workaholics Work efficiently Personal Fulfillment Desire quality Question Authority

Eliminate tasks Self-reliance Want structure and direction Skeptical

Work Ethic and Values

Work is …

An exciting adventure

A difficult challenge

A means to an end

Consensual Collegial

Everyone is the same Challenge others

Leadership style

TBD

Team player Loves to have meetings

Interactive style

Entrepreneur

Participative

Email Voicemail

Direct Immediate

Communications

In person

Do not appreciate it Money Title recognition

Meaningful work Want feedback at a touch of a button

Freedom is the best reward Asks for feedback

Feedback and rewards

Do it your way Forget the rules

You are valued You are needed

You will work with other bright, creative people.

Messages that motivate

No balance Work to live

Work/Life Balance

Balance

Balance

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