I've been lucky enough to be around some new grads in my field recently and gave a lot of the same advice. Especially the "no one really knows what they're doing" bit and the "you know more than you think" part.
I also like to tell them that they were hired for a reason, so if they have an idea, they should share it. Not necessarily in a …
I've been lucky enough to be around some new grads in my field recently and gave a lot of the same advice. Especially the "no one really knows what they're doing" bit and the "you know more than you think" part.
I also like to tell them that they were hired for a reason, so if they have an idea, they should share it. Not necessarily in a "you should do this or you're stupid" way, but in a "hey, have we tried X before?" tone. Ideas can come from anyone, and fresh viewpoints are often helpful in making progress on a problem.
My other favorite thing to do as a millennial is tell the kids that they have value and worth inherently as human beings, and if they're not treated that way at work, they should consider looking for a new gig. If it feels weird or sketchy, get out ASAP. Trust your gut. Don't end up in a footnote in a Wikipedia page because you became a fall guy.
I've been lucky enough to be around some new grads in my field recently and gave a lot of the same advice. Especially the "no one really knows what they're doing" bit and the "you know more than you think" part.
I also like to tell them that they were hired for a reason, so if they have an idea, they should share it. Not necessarily in a "you should do this or you're stupid" way, but in a "hey, have we tried X before?" tone. Ideas can come from anyone, and fresh viewpoints are often helpful in making progress on a problem.
My other favorite thing to do as a millennial is tell the kids that they have value and worth inherently as human beings, and if they're not treated that way at work, they should consider looking for a new gig. If it feels weird or sketchy, get out ASAP. Trust your gut. Don't end up in a footnote in a Wikipedia page because you became a fall guy.