Grads Hit the Workplace Full Force

Classes have only been out a few weeks, but HR Managers may begin to see more and more an effect in the workplace as new college graduates hit the ground running, seeking a start to their new careers. Along with these new faces come new work ethics and perspectives, including an impatience toward advancement as never before seen in the corporate world.

“Twentysomethings are accustomed to meeting short-term goals in schools with quarter and semester systems. They expect to see results on the job just as quickly and when they don’t, impatience sets in. The disgruntled say that they don’t necessarily want more money, they want stimulating assignments that give meaning to their lives.”

While some may have high expectations, most of these fresh graduates understand that they will not begin their workplace tenures at the top of the food chain. However, they also don’t find it too much to ask that they are in a profession that interests them where they can easily relay the education they just spent the last 4-6 years earning (and will spend the next 10+ years paying for).

Read more at CareerJournal.com to find out how to better relate to your newest hires.

Posted by Shelly Paul, Career Management Coordinator, The H.S. Group