1. The document discusses perceptions of Millennials and compares them to Baby Boomers. 2. It provides 15 characteristics of Millennials in the workplace, noting they want goals, access to leadership, meaningful work, education opportunities, and mentoring from supervisors. 3. The document advises hiring those who believe what your company believes to build trust, and to start mentoring candidates during interviews to attract the right people.

1. Millennials
Magnificent or Madness

2. Youth Bashing: A Time Honored
Tradition

4. We Challenged the Status Quo
We used to know that doing things
‘the way they have always been
done’ is a death sentence to a
team, project, company or country.

9. Time 1960

13. Texas 1970

14. Kent State circa 9170

15. 70 Million Strong
5 Million on one day made a
difference

16. We the Boomers are the Paradox

18. Mindset Boomers
or
Why we perceive What we perceive

19. More a like then Different

20. More a like then Different

21. Millennials Want to Make a
Difference

22. Mindset Millennials
or
Why they perceive What they perceive

23. Their Reality!

26. So you want to hire a Millennial
They don’t look like aliens

27. Perception

28. Who Are You Hiring

29. Truths About The M’s
1. Authority/Leadership – want to see what
leaders produce before following your lead
2. Supervisor Support/Development – Do you
train? Do you have their back? Mentor
3. Compensation – expectation the same
4. Loyalty – “All ages/same level felt the same”
If you provide #2 they are loyal. As loyal as
any gen in their 20s has ever been.
5. More inclined to listen to authority then
Boomers or X’s
Center for Creative Leadership 2012

30. Fifteen Characteristics of
Millennials in the Workplace
1. Goals – Search for the individual who will help them
achieve their personal goals. Authentic Interviewing
2. Access – Want open, constant communication and
positive reinforcement from their boss (and their boss’
boss, too, and so on… Start Mentoring In the Interview
3. Meaning – Desire a job that provides great personal
fulfillment. Find a way for them to GIVE
© 2012 Cam Marston

31. Fifteen Characteristics of
Millennials in the Workplace
4. Education – Millennials are the most educated
generation in U.S. history, earning more degrees than
those that came before. They want more opportunities
to learn and grow. Teaching In a way they can learn
5. Adultolescent – Millennials defer major life decisions,
like committing to a career, spouse, children, or home
until later in life than previous generations. Mentor
© 2012 Cam Marston

32. Successful Hiring is an Art
and a Skill

33. New Concept ?
• You must sell yourself and your business
• If you need a reason why I can give you 85
million of them

34. Selling Yourself
Best and the Brightest
To succeed at hiring you must be Authentic
Say and Do the things you believe
What you say and do becomes a symbol
False symbols will draw people-the wrong people
Trust will never occur

35. Key to Success
• Hire People who believe what we believe!
• These are people we instinctively TRUST
• Trust emerges when we match
Beliefs and Values

36. Belief and Values

37. Start By Saying No
Test in the initial contact for:
– Ability to follow directions
– Passion
– Focus
– Willingness to go the extra mile
– Similar Beliefs and Value
– For executive – 4 hour interview

38. Hiring-Shock Therapy Style
• Repeatedly surprise your candidates
• Encourage them only to work for
companies that match their Beliefs and
Values
• Know and set the tone of your culture
from the first contact

39. Interviewing Is a Two Way Street

40. Start Mentoring In The Interview

41. The Truth
Millennials and Boomers Need Each Other