Episode Details

Millennials, the 54 million Americans born after 1980, now account for more than a third of the workforce in the United States. Perhaps more than any generation, millennials stand out for wanting meaningful, purpose-driven careers. And they have brought new ideas about decision-making, management style, and work-life balance into the workforce.

Millennials face challenges, too. Many started work in the middle of the Great Recession, which may result in up-to $100,000 of “lost” wages during their lifetime. Those lucky enough to find jobs were often overqualified. And there’s a stereotype that millennials are high maintenance and overly demanding.

This week on Find Your Dream Job Mac talks with Paul Angone, an author, career coach, and advocate for millennial workers. Paul has dedicated himself to helping millennials overcome their fear of insignificance and find purposeful work. He believes that the secret to a great job is building your “signature sauce”--aligning your strengths, skills, and values around a need or problem that can be solved.

In this 34-minute episode you will learn:

• The myriad motivators for millennials workers (it’s not just about a paycheck!)
• Why failure can help clarify your passions
• How to build genuine relationships when you network
• The recipe behind your own “signature sauce”
• Why you should watch out for OCD--“Obsessive Comparison Disorder”
• The best thing millennials can do to get a job they love

This week’s guest:

Paul Angone (@PaulAngone | LinkedIn)Founder, All Groan UpAuthor, All Groan Up: Searching For Self, Faith, and a Freaking Job! and101 Secrets For Your TwentiesSan Diego, Calif.

Listener question of the week: 

• How can I stand out as a recent college graduate?

Do you have a question you’d like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your questions to Cecilia Bianco, Mac’s List Community Manager at cecilia@macslist.org.

Resources referenced on this week’s show:

• Answering the Three Career Questions: Your Lifetime Career Management System
• AllGroanUp.com
• SignatureSauce.com
• All Groan Up: Searching for Self, Faith, and a Freaking Job!
• 101 Secrets for Your Twenties
• Twentysomething Problems--as Told By Eggs
• Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond) - 2016 Edition

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you’d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac’s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.

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