20 major shortcomings of the current generation of twentysomethings Bashny.Net

Here are the main recommendations from experienced young.


54% of Russian employers consider the main advantage of the cheapness of their young employees, says a new study HeadHunter. The second and third most important criteria - flexibility and commitment. However, the younger generation has a number of shortcomings that hinder and sometimes threaten the success of the business.
Jason Nazar founded Docstoc, when he was twenty years old, and ended up in one of the lists of die a la "The top 20, which is not yet 20 years old." Now Nazar is a team of young people, as he was himself.
"You can call me a curmudgeon, but now I'm 34 years old, and I see that the idea of ​​the young generation about how to climb up, is very different from the way that I did. I made a lot of mistakes, as he walked towards his goal. And now I see that the young mistakes, too, but their "- says Nazar on Forbes.com and lists 20 major shortcomings of the current generation of twentysomethings. That appeal entrepreneur (and major recommendations) to the young.
1. Time - a finite resource
So rare young men and women who recognize that it is better not vskarabkivanie top shelve. In twenty years, we believe that we have all the time in the world to achieve the desired. Time - a treasure. At the very beginning we have it in abundance, and then never be able to return. Make the most of opportunities now, because then you will not have time for this.
2. You - talented, but your talent overvalued
You may have the most capable, creative, gifted with knowledge and the ability to multi-task generation. You can congratulate you on this! However, the raw materials (regardless of its value) - this wasted potential. Awards are not for talent but for results. Even the most gifted talent people painstakingly and painfully burrow their way to success.
3. The older generation is more productive in the morning
The first two years in Docstoc Nazar proud that regularly worked until three in the morning (when he was just twenty-odd years). Nazar believed that manages to make a lot of cases, after all leave the office. But now, looking back, he realizes that in the late hours doing the dirty work, but not strategically important - calls planning meeting. Now Nazar places special emphasis on the morning, because he knows that the first hours of the day - the most productive.
4. Social Media - this is not a career
After five years of post SMM-manager does not become. SMM - it's just part of the marketing that works on branding and ROI. This is just a way to raise awareness, engage the audience or to spur earnings. Think twice before tying a career exclusively to social media.
5. Pick up the phone
Stop hiding behind the computer. Business is done over the phone or face to face. You should be glad if you can communicate with a source of opportunity - a real person - directly. This should be your first instinct! And stop doing puppy-dog eyes and ask for leave home, is only the abyss internet. Stop being weaklings - Answer the phone!
6. Be the first and the last one to come and go from work
This advice to anyone who takes up a new job or making the first professional steps. You have more reasons to stay at work than anyone else around, because you have something to prove. There is one sure way to break forward - is to work harder than peers.
7. Do not wait for the action to take
Privilege without obligation does not happen. You never break through the top, if you wait for instructions from others. The words "nobody asked me to do it" - a sure way to fail. It is better to make a mistake and do too much than too little.
8. Take responsibility for your mistakes
You have to make a lot of mistakes when you start a career. But do not be defensive when you say that your judgment or wrong ways of working. Stop finding excuses their jambs. You are just starting to grow, so that they brought lessons from mistakes and improve their skills getting your lumps.
9. You will be useful to get hit in the ass
Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada» - this is the best boss, which can only be you. You are at the beginning of a professional career. You are most impressionable, malleable and receptive to everything new. The head, which requires you to perfection and pushes out of your comfort zone, builds a solid foundation for your continuing professional success in the future.
10. A new job every year - it is not a good idea
And do not say that you are so talented that in one year the company outgrow. Racing from one place to talk about the lack of discipline, without which it is impossible to understand the growth curve up to the summit. To learn a new skill is important, you need two to three years. Take the work of at least as much time before you jump to another ship. Otherwise, the next employer will see your resume solid red flags, "screaming" that you do not need to hire.
11. At work - more important than people, not good conditions
Now the young lady demand companies that offer flexible working hours, pay for food, corporate massage, game rooms, and corporate parties. All this is important, but it is not more important than the individual founders and managers of the company. Outstanding leaders will mentor you and will be a source of work for a long time after you leave the company. Make a conscious bet on people next to whom you will work and your commitment to them will bring you much more than all the corporate amenities together.
12. Draw a map of effort and professional achievements
You are asked to do something you do not like? Keep in mind the expected reward. Join in mind what you are doing today, so what you want to be tomorrow. If we compare the future success with the current duties does not work, then maybe - the Time to find new opportunities in the new location.
13. Speak directly and not behind
We raise generations gossip. For the workplace - it's like a cancer. If you do not triple in the head, or the culture of the company duties, it has been discovered! Do not take to heart complaints and whining colleagues over lunch. If you can clearly communicate what you need to improve or change, then you yourself are building their environment and professional destiny.
14. You should develop their technical acumen
Still add to the end of the summary line "Power User Microsoft Office»? Be aware - this is not enough! For example, Nazar prefers candidates (regardless of their position), who confidently own Photoshop, HTML / CSS, IOS, WordPress, Adwords, MySQL, Balsamiq, Advanced Excel, Final Cut Pro. To maintain gainful employment, the supplement and develop their technical skills.
15. The scope and quality of your network of acquaintances are equally important
Your friends know more than you. This principle is moving business. Do you communicate closely with a small group of people. Or with a large group, but superficial. The main thing - keep communicating. Meet and stay in touch with many people. Invest as much time in the development of these relations, as you can.
16. You need a minimum of three professional mentors
Are you looking for a guaranteed way to success? Repeat for those who have already climbed up to where you want to be. Ideally, you always have three people whom you can call mentor. Their free tips and advice will be the most valuable gift that you can only get.
17. Use rule "as if»
You may not know what to do. But your idol in the profession - know. Pick yourself a businessman, admired and act "as if." Whether you're a [insert the name of the idol], he or she would have behaved in this situation? What decision would take? How to organize the day? In what ways would have reached the goal? You must "remain in the role" until the completion of the work, so you have to "pretend", as the most experienced pretender, you can imagine.
18. Read more books and less Twitter
The generation of twentysomethings uses the header information in 140 characters: there is no breadth and depth. Creativity, thoughtfulness and thinking skills develop when you apply power and read a book from cover to cover. All of the keys to your future success in the past experience of others. Be sure to read at least one book a month, and your career will flourish.
19. Spend 25% less than you earn
When your material needs are on a par or higher than the income, you sabotaging his talent, prevented him from becoming a really great. Do not shackle yourself in the golden handcuffs (fancy car or an expensive apartment). Be prepared to spend 20% less in the short term, if it means the potential earnings growth of 200% in the future. If you miss the new career opportunities for saving a small portion of current income, then you do as the man who saves a penny, and the ruble loses. How would you go prepared to spend life on 25% less. This formula ensures that you will have less stress and will always be able to realize their dreams in life.
20. Your reputation is priceless, do not destroy it
Over time, the reputation of becoming the most valuable currency in the business. It is an invisible key that opens or closes the professional opportunities. At a time when everything is recorded and stored forever, you have to protect the reputation as the most important treasure. If you ever lose this treasure, you will never be able to return.
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