Millennial Recruiting: Focus on Talent

Mark BabbittCEO and FounderYouTern

Common Stereotypes• Entitled

• Poor communicators

• Refusal to “pay their dues”

• Always on social media

• Me, me… and me

Generational… or Age-dependent?

How Does Attitude Affect Perception?• Ignorance

• Fearful of young competition

• “Parental” attitudes

• Old-school standards of excellence

• Compliance-driven (vs. being

creative)

• Soft skills and passion vs. ATS keywords

Focus on Commonalities• Social media is the bridge (see the

individual)

• Mentorship (traditional and reverse)

• Self-learning is universal

• Mission first… myths last

What Do We Look for in Young Talent?• Technology

• Networking

• Social Media

• Experience

What Should We Look For?

• Work Ethic

• Communication Skills

• Acheivement

• Relevant soft skills and passion