I noticed that one of you had blogged on generational issues and I found this video which is quite interesting.
We face tough times ahead in training and education (a least in the short term) but it is also going to be very exciting if you are prepared to change and adapt. Some articles that I have read indicate that tough times are also the most innovative times as we are forced to become creative. On a lighter note if you hear the comments below beware they are a sign of the changing times
COMPETITIVE SALARY
Most of our competitors don’t pay much either.
JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY
We have no time to train you.
CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE
“You’ll be here very late, very often — might as well be comfortable.”
MUST BE DEADLINE-ORIENTED
“Your first four projects are already way overdue.”
SOME OVERTIME REQUIRED
“Did we mention that you’ll be here very late, very often? And most weekends.”
DUTIES WILL VARY
“Anyone in the office can boss you around.”
MUST HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL
“We have no quality control.”
CAREER-MINDED
“Female applicants must be childless.”
APPLY IN PERSON
“If you’re old, fat or ugly, that position has already been filled.”
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
“This job listing is just a legal formality. The position was filled by some executive’s nephew.”
SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE
“Due to consolidation, you’ll be replacing three people.”
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS A MUST
“This company is a total mess.”
REQUIRES TEAM LEADERSHIP SKILLS
“You’ll have all the responsibilities of upper management, without the pay, title or respect.”
GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
“Listen to management, figure out what they want, don’t ask too many questions and get the sh*t done.
Time to get to work
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