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Plugged In
by Tamara Erickson
Plugged In: The Generation Y Guide to Thriving at Work
Praise from executives who know, live, and work with Gen Y’s:
Also by Tamara Erickson
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
acknowledgments
introduction
part one - who are you, and what does that mean for your career?
1. the outlines of your generation
your numbers
racial and ethnic patterns
life expectancy
education
2. the events and trends that have shaped you
global events
ubiquitous technology
cultural trends that have shaped you
3. shared views and common choices
your sense of self
life and career expectations
part two - what work is right for you?
4. find your passion
siamak’s story: a passionate gen y
plug in: get engaged with work you love
your personal life lures
5. identify your preferences
out of the starting gate
moving down the path toward your ideal job
6 . target your place
corporations large and small: evolving into next-generation enterprises
entrepreneurial and start-up options: facing better odds
professional services: rethinking the one-size-fits-all career model
education: challenging itself to meet twenty-first-century needs
nonprofits and social entrepreneurship: doing good—well
the trades and other middle-skill jobs: not going away
7. align the practical realities
dan’s story: practical expression of life’s passion
the practical reality: your carillon curves
allison’s story: practical trade-offs to meet multiple priorities
the process of discovery
8. find the perfect job
location, location, location: choosing where you live
finding the right company
choosing your colleagues
assignments: the nature of the work
the bottom line
9. leverage your advantages
a tightening labor market
the ability to take (some) risk
a distinct point of view
part three - you got the job—now what?
10. make a multigenerational workforce work for you
traditionalists
boomers
generation x
when you’re the boss
11. business basics—communication and the language of business
don’t expect mind readers: communicate openly
reason, reason is my middle name: logic
12. business finesse—soft skills for tangible results
think positively: the power of optimism and confidence
why not do it yourself? the excitement of initiative
make the most of it: the ability to turn learning into luck
it has to work for the other guy: the benefits of pragmatism
walk fast, carry a stack of papers, and drink coffee: the importance of being perceived as purposeful
clear the air and move on: the satisfaction of direct discussions—and letting go
do the hula: the role of grace under pressure
keep three months’ salary in the bank: the freedom to walk away
conclusion
notes
index
about the author
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