What Employers Need to Know about Recruiting Millennials

The Millennial generation (born between 1981 - 2001) is just beginning to reshape the workplace. They are known for being achievement oriented; technologically savvy, and socially conscious. In addition, they are strong advocates for diversity and teamwork. As baby boomers are exiting the marketplace and competition increases for new grads, progressive employers are changing their recruiting strategies to be more attractive to those in the millennial generation. Some changes include: offering earlier and frequent opportunities for responsibility, project management and supervision. Employers who offer internships, mentoring and opportunities to give back to society (i.e. increasing the company match on charitable donations, allowing employee’s time to teach at local schools during the workday or supporting community service events for the company) will have a lead on keeping pace with their hiring needs. An excellent example of a company that supports their employees becoming involved in the community is Dean, Dorton & Ford, CPA’s (This firm also recruits at the UK James W. Stuckert Career Center). They encourage employees to give back to the community by serving on boards and participating in a wide variety of charitable and professional activities.