Find Gen-Y Superstars
Using outdated techniques to interview Gen-Y workers, who do not hold the same values as their older counterparts, may not provide the insight you’re looking for. Millenials often do not connect with long-range types of interview questions, nor do they respond well to being pressed for information regarding their experience – mainly because they have little, yet expect to contribute from day one.
Attracting this segment of talent is critical for many
companies facing a talent shortage, forcing organizations to move away from
the, “Where do you see yourself in 3/5/10 years,” type of questions and
engaging Millenials with the kinds of questions that speak to their unique
values.
Ask questions like…
- What does your ideal job look like?
- How does this job fit in with your overall career goals?
- In whatever opportunities arise, how do you see yourself making a difference here?
- Where would you like to see this company in 5 years?
- How long do you think you’ll stay here?
- BONUS: Be willing to say, “It’s OK if you don’t know or haven’t thought about that.”
How can you do it
with TM technology?
Competency Management applications allow job models/templates to
be created that contain the requisite skills and competencies for the position. Interview questions can automatically be
defined for each job/role. These can be integrated directly into your Recruitment solution making it easy to provide recruiters and hiring managers
with a list of interview questions, based on job category, family or individual
position along with interview guides, JIT training,
and support right where they need it.
- Read the article, Getting in Sync with Gen Y
- Read the article in USA Today, Generation Y: They've arrived at work with a new attitude
- Watch the HCI webcast: Back to School: Marketing Your Careers to College Students