By the year 2020, almost half of the workplace will be millennials, according to an info graphic by Brandon Weber.
Why does a company need millennials?
The millennial generation is known for being tech-savvy.
“Every internship and employment opportunity that we see wants excellent technology skills and a willingness to embrace new technologies,” Nancy Hutchison, director of The Center for Career and Professional Development, said. “Graduates must be familiar with all social media platforms.”
According to “By The Year 2020, Almost Half Of The Workforce Will Be Made Up Of These People,” the millennial generation is known to switch their focus between different media platforms such as smartphones, laptops and television an average of 27 times an hour– compared to only 17 times for older generations.
“While millennials are generally more comfortable and familiar with using technology, especially compared to certain members of older generations, they are not always equipped to use technology to its greatest extent,” Melissa Burgess, assistant director of The Career and Professional Development center, said.
Millennials are known for wanting to be leaders. After a survey of individuals between the age of 21 and 24 for Weber’s info graphic, 92 percent felt that entrepreneurship education was vital in the new job market and economy.
“In my experience at Cabrini, millennial familiarity with technology has not played a role in the types of jobs students are looking for,” Burgess said. “I encourage students to list out the technology they are familiar with on their resume, but I don’t hear students asking for information about “techy” positions.”
“We have noticed that this generation feels rather entitled with college degrees. They expect instant gratification,” Hutchison said. “Millennials do not want to spend much time on the job search process, for the most part. They would like to be presented with relevant employment opportunities.”
According to “Why Millennials are Ending the Nine to Five,” the millennial generation is looking for work with a greater purpose. A recent report by Millennial Branding showed that 72 percent of millennials want a job that “can make an impact.”
“Today, graduates have to be able to articulate their skills sets and demonstrate how they will get the job done through their story,” Hutchison said. “They have to build their personal and professional networks.
In the job market today, the millennial generation has been conditioned to be more aware of the fact that recessions have occurred and are more “risk adverse.” Employers are starting to embrace the rapidly altering workplace environment due to the millennial generation’s priorities and personalities.
