How To Ace Job Video Interviews

How To Ace Job Video Interviews 134 Because job video interview success is different than classic job interview success. Is this even something that you need to worry about? Yes. Here are some ways that video job interviews are being used: Virtual companies interviewing candidates around the world Companies interviewing recruiters' candidates from the recruiters' offices Companies interviewing candidates from their homes So if you're a candidate and you have a home â€" and I'm betting you do â€" this concerns you too.eval Here's what you need to know. Before the video interview Keep timezones in mindeval Since video job interviews often involve people who aren't even in the same city, make sure that you take timezones into account when the interview is scheduled. Prepare your room If the interview will take place from home, clean up the computer room and temporarily take down anything on the walls that might embarrass you. Or, put up anything that will help you leave a better impression. Block out the world If anyone else will be home during your interview, make sure they won't barge in to the room or even knock. If it will help, hang a Do Not Disturb sign outside your door or lock the door if you can, especially if you have pets or small children. Mute your cell phone but don't turn it off in case the interviewer needs to call you at the last minute. Unplug your telephone or leave it off the hook. Turn off any chat or messaging software that might interrupt the interview, or any software (like Outlook or TweetDeck) whose notifications will interrupt your focus. Prepare your lighting Don't depend on natural light for the interview because it could rain that day, or as happens all too often, the interview could just be pushed back an hour or more due to unforeseen delays on the other side or even technical issues with the video conferencing software. Prepare your computer If your computer is prone to freezing up or has other random problems, look for another computer to use. Keep that backup computer handy or just use it instead of your main one. I used to have a computer where every other Skype video conversation would cause the system to spontaneously reboot. Imagine that happening during your interview. If your computer normally accesses the Internet using Wifi but it's within reach of an Ethernet jack (e.g. on your router or modem), use the latter for the interview since it will be more stable than a wireless connection, leading to smoother audio and video. If you anticipate needing to do many video interviews going forward, spend a little more money to get a higher quality webcam, camera and or microphone. Test your webcam and microphone settings to make sure the audio and video are clear. Poor video production quality will affect the impression you make, even if it's not (usually) a measure of your job skills. If you're using Skype, add a contact called “Echo / Sound Test Service” that let's you make a call and plays back the audio. Whichever software will be used for the video interview, make sure you have the latest version and know how to use it. Configure the video conferencing software for ‘picture in picture' so that in addition to the interviewer, you can also see a window of how you appear to them, but turn this off if you find it distracting. Prepare your webcam Position your webcam so that the most natural place for you to look during the interview is directly into the lens, making the interviewer feel as if you're looking them in the eye. The interviewer doesn't see you, they see what your webcam lens is capturing. Take care to wipe the lens clean before the interview. Ideally, center the webcam above your monitor and put the video window just beneath it on-screen so that you can move your eyes from the camera to the interviewer's face without needing to move your head or anything else. Wherever you put it in the end, you do not want the webcam looking upwards at you (and up your nose). You will also want to appear centered on the screen to avoid distracting the interviewer. Another point is that most people sound better when standing up. If your computer setup allows it, try video interviewing yourself while standing so you can decide if you should sit or stand during the real thing. If your webcam isn't auto-focus â€" rare nowadays but not unheard of â€" you'll need to check the focus once you've decided where you'll stand or sit relative to the webcam. And if your webcam is auto-focus, double-check that the auto-focus is working, or that it's even turned on. Once you're done preparing the webcam, test your setup and adjust as needed. Many webcams come with movie-making software you can use to record yourself. If you like to wear makeup, use this webcam test to see how the lighting affects your makeup. You might want to buy special high-definition makeup that looks good on camera. Super tip: Record your video interviews This will allow you to: watch your performances to learn where to improve review the discussion so you can better followup (such as giving a more complete answer to a question you were asked) refresh your memory before the next interview Plus, sometimes you're actually required to record yourself answering a list of questions before uploading the result, instead of speaking with a live interviewer. On Skype, I record conversations with the Pamela Pro software, which has a free 30-day trial. A good free option is Camstudio. Whichever software you choose, search YouTube for tutorials about how to use it for recording Skype video calls or just recording video in general. Whichever recording software you choose, check that it's configured properly and test it before you need it. You should also check that you have enough space on your computer's hard drive to save the large video files that will be created. It wouldn't be funny to complete an interview only to find out that the recording couldn't be saved. Or worse, to have the software interrupt you mid-interview because it ran out of space on your computer. Important: follow the above tips at least a full day before your first video job interview, giving you enough time to react if there are any problems such as with your computer setup. If the video interview will not take place from your home, leaving the setup mainly out of your control, ask in advance about whether the interview can be recorded. The reason is that sometimes the recruiter will need a technical person to set that up, and that person's time may need to be booked in advance. Dress well If this is important when the interview is at a recruiter's office, it's also important when you're interviewing over your home computer's webcam. And dress well from head to toe, even if the interviewer will probably never see anything from your chest down. There's no reason why they can't ask you to stand up in front of the camera, so you need to be ready. During the video interview Talk to the lens I mentioned it above but it's worth repeating. Don't talk to the interviewer appearing in a window on your screen, talk to the webcam. Speak extra clearly You don't know the quality of the sound or of the Internet connection on the interviewer's side. If you have a tendency to speak quickly, some of what you say may be garbled if you don't slow down just a bit. Avoid ambient noise Don't tap your fingers, shuffle notes, bounce your legs or do anything else whose noises the microphone will pick up. Address interviewers by name Since you're looking at the camera and not at people, address people by name if there are multiple interviewers, since they have no other way of knowing who you're responding to. After the video interview Check your recording Once the interview is finished, make a backup copy of the recorded video and immediately check to see if all of it recorded properly. If you were interviewed by a recruiter and the recording came out well, you might consider sending it to the recruiter for reference purposes. The video file will probably be very large, so you could upload it to your Dropbox account's Public directory and send the recruiter the download url. Unblock the world Take down the Do Not Disturb sign, unlock your door, unmute your cellphone, put your phone back on the hook. Question of the day How has your experience been with video job interviews, good or bad? Tell us in the comments. 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Bartender Resume Skills - What Bartenders Need to Know

Bartender Resume Skills - What Bartenders Need to KnowBartender resume skills play a vital role in the success of your bartending career. It is required that you get to have bartending experience as a part of your bartending resume skills. The industry of bartending is always expanding and there are bartenders who are looking for a bartending job all over the world. It is also wise to ensure that you make yourself known on the job so that you can be picked as a bartender in the new place.It is wise to consider attending as an appropriate profession if you are willing to work under pressure. In most of the cases, bartenders take alcohol and deliver it to customers. They also receive requests from people who want to purchase alcohol or require assistance in their choice of beverage.One of the most important things to remember while writing a bartender resume is to include your other skills in writing. The reason to include your other skills in your resume is to ensure that you are give n a chance to prove your skills to prospective employers. Many employers make the mistake of hiring people who have barista or hospitality skills, but when they find out that you actually have an impressive bartending resume skills, they give you a chance to prove them.The skills you use while attending are skills that you have gained through self-education and apprenticeship. For this reason, you should emphasize that you have been taking up bartending courses and training before you started working. By doing so, you can prove that you have learnt and applied everything you have learned.Bartending skills need to be able to deliver drinks and services in a proper manner. Your bartender resume skills will be on your strong points. Your bartending resume skills will be your weakness if you do not hire bartenders with proper skills.Being able to make customers happy is another aspect of having good bartender resume skills. Make sure that you are always on time and ensure that you deliv er excellent service to your customers. Customers will have a better impression of you if you are able to meet their expectations of you are well met.Lastly, professionalism is very much important when it comes to bartender resume skills. You need to be able to identify your customer and be friendly to them. If you greet your customer with warmth and express your gratitude for their business, you will surely build a good image of yourself. Bartenders who are rude will get negative feedback from their customers, as they will always be remembered as bad bartenders.Bartender resume skills are very important in the industry. To be able to be pick of bartending jobs, you need to ensure that you have the best bartending resume skills.

A Good Question to Ask Yourself Who Are You

A Good Question to Ask Yourself Who Are You Who Are You? Spending time with people  and reflecting on your experience  will help you pinpoint  what makes you different from others. As a loud crash outside the studio startled the participants in yoga class, the instructor reminded us to maintain our focus. What a fitting reminder and metaphor for non-exercise settings; life isn’t a quiet, dimly lit sanctuary where we control the music, candles, movements, and flexibility. We can’t predict who will come in to it, who will drop tile, letting it crash to the ground and shattering into pieces, or who will sing to us, soothing our soul with peaceful sounds and kindness. Regardless of how interrelating with someone makes me feel (pretty simple it is either good or bad); I learn something about myself from our encounter.  What are three ways you can  self-identify? 1.  Define Yourself Via Projects Finish What You Started Or Call The Whole Thing Off Projects and threads that I initiated and completed make me feel GREAT. What makes me feel icky, however, is when a partner is involved in the mission and instead of complimenting our effort, instead offers obstacles that prevent implementation. When they are withholding information, neglecting to follow through, and escaping accountability, it makes me feel frustrated and stunted. To my dismay, the loose ends start to pile up in this relationship. Unfinished business does not single me out in making me feel unhappy and anxious. Gretchen Rubin, author of International Bestseller “The Happiness Project” devoted an entire chapter to this, aptly titled “Finish The Projects You’ve Started. Or Call An End To Them”. 2. Demonstrate Your Essence When You Rendezvous   Your Life Is Like A TV Guide. Your Program Start Times Are (Usually) A Choice. I am not talking about what time you arrive to an open house or networking business expo, where there is not a set time for discussion or dining. I am talking about what time you arrive for  face-to-face meetings, phone calls with your coach, dates, pure barre class, personal training appointments, or when you are invited to dinner. In many instances, I am comfortable extending a seven-minute grace period. However Huffington Post contributor, Greg Savage had a field day on this tardy topic in his article, “How Did It Get to Be OK for People to Be Late for Everything?”. Let’s take outside factors such as air travel delays or weather off of the table and pretend for a moment that none of these variables are in play. So someone is late for an appointment as a result of his or her own actions. Their excuse is ______________ but all you hear is “I choose something else that was more important than being on time to be with you.” We all have a choice. We don’t HAVE to stay at appointment A longer than anticipated, we can get up and leave and end the appointment so that we can arrive to appointment B at the committed time. We are empowered people, not victims against a running clock. In most scenarios, we get to choose. I would like to humbly note that last week, I decided to be late for a board meeting! I returned home from traveling to find my dresses and jackets strewn about the closet floor â€" the shelf and hanging rod had not been installed properly and broke off from the wall slash okay I get it, no more shopping. I need to wear these things and do not want them to be crumpled on the floor, I rationalized, so I took time to hang everything back up and then went to offer contributions at the meeting. 3. Rock Out In Your  Pajamas Who You Are When No One Is Watching Is Who You Are In the Blake Shelton video for ballad, “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” we see women doing things behind a closed office door or at night at home when they are alone. Blake wants to know that she has a jam sesh and dances around by herself, because that is real and what makes her unique. Do you fix your hair and makeup for a phone interview? Do you make a beautiful steak dinner and pour a glass of wine, even if it’s just for you?    What do you do when no one is watching? Share with us @MsCareerGirl or with me @kellymc247 Columnist Archive Train

8 Lessons You Can Learn From a Job Rejection

8 Lessons You Can Learn From a Job Rejection You spent ages tailoring your resume, you put your full effort into writing a top-notch cover letter and you put your most charming self forward in your job interview. Theyd be silly not to hire you on the spot, right? Unfortunately, even when you feel like youve done everything you possibly could have to land a job, it doesnt always pay off. This doesnt necessarily mean that theres anything wrong with you or youre entirely unemployable, so there is no point beating yourself up! There may just have been somebody in the running who is better suited to the role, or perhaps you didnt champion your most valuable qualities as much as you could have. Receiving a job rejection can be pretty disheartening and its tempting to give up there and then; however its better to see it as a learning opportunity. Always ask for feedback after a job interview, so you know where you may have gone wrong or how you came across in the interview, as you may be able to improve on these areas next time round. If you look at rejection in a more positive light, here are a few lessons that you can learn from it: 1) Be confident yet humble A level of confidence is certainly a good quality to demonstrate in an interview, as the interviewer wants someone who is self-assured and can communicate professionally; however there is a line to be crossed between confidence and arrogance. Dont enter the interview with the assumption that youve got it in the bag or that they would be silly not to take you on, as this kind of attitude isnt very attractive in a potential employee and you are likely to rule yourself out of the running!  Though it is important for you to share your top skills  and achievements, be modest when discussing them, as no one likes a show off! 2) Dont be afraid to show your personality While you want to demonstrate that you have the qualities that the company is looking for, they also want to learn a bit about who you are as a person and how you would fit in with the rest of the team. Be genuine and show your personality. If they then decide that you wouldnt suit the culture of their company, then trust their judgement as they could well be right and you dont want to end up in an environment that makes you unhappy. 3) Know your strengths and weaknesses In the large part, job interviews are about learning about your strengths and what you could bring the job; however it is also quite common for interviewers to quiz you about what you feel your weaknesses are, so be prepared to provide them with an answer that is honest, but you can turn into a positive. Being able to identify your weaknesses is a good thing, as it demonstrates self awareness and the motivation to improve yourself. 4) Be curious Always ask questions in a job interview. It should be a two way process, so that you can learn everything you want to know about the role and the company and it demonstrates that you are truly interested in the job. Though you will be given the opportunity to ask questions at the end, asking questions throughout the interview will show that you are listening to what your interviewer is saying and also allows you to take a bit of control over the conversation, to steer it in the direction you would like. 5) Share information that isnt on your resume If youve been invited in for an interview, they have probably already read your resume, so theres no need to repeat it word for word. They want to learn more about you and what you are capable of, so elaborate on your past experience and achievements in more detail and share specific examples and stories that they could not learn from a document. They also want to get an idea about your communication style and work ethic from your interview, so try to come across and approachable and professional. 6) See the positives in  a negative situation Rather than seeing a job rejection as purely a negative experience, try to look at it in a more positive light. For example, if you were rejected on the basis that the interviewer didnt think you were a good culture fit, they may have saved you from starting  a job where you would struggle to fit in. And if you were turned down based on a mistake you made, you know what to avoid in your next interview! Not every job that you interview for is going to be a good fit, so think positively and get back on the horse! Sometimes rejection is a blessing in disguise anyway! 7) Dont put all your eggs in one basket Dont just assume that the job is yours after a seemingly successful  interview. You may be a good candidate, but there could always be an even better candidate competing for the job  and other factors such as a decision to delay the hiring or scrap the role entirely could  also lead to a rejection. So if youre looking for a new job, try not to pin all your hopes on one role and make use of the time waiting for a response by looking for other opportunities. Theres nothing wrong with keeping your options open and the more jobs you apply for, the higher your chances of being offered one. 8) Dont give up Not everything is meant to be, so dont get yourself down if you arent offered the first job that you interview for! Most people will face rejection and some point or another, so persist with your job hunt, take on board any feedback you have received  and your time will come! [Image Credit: Shutterstock]

Mentors and Inspirators The Need for Both - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Mentors and Inspirators â€" The Need for Both - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Many people cannot answer the question below. Can you? Do you have a  mentor? If you can answer this question, great. If you can’t… 2014 is the year to address this. What if I asked you… Who was your first mentor? Ill bet you could think of someone right away. Perhaps a teacher, scout leader, family friend or even a parent. Close your eyes and think back for a moment about that first mentor. What was it that made them such a great mentor? Often times it is because they saw something in you that you couldn’t see yourself. They see and want you  to understand your strengths. They help you build your confidence. Do you have a  Inspiritor? The answer to this question is that you probably have dozens. Some more influential than others. The need for both Mentors and Inspiritors are all around us. Sometimes we notice them and engage them. Other times they influence us and collectively we move on without recognizing their contributions. Of course, there are times when we seek them out and we notice how they have changed us. What’s the difference between a mentor and an inspiritor? Let’s start with the definitions: Mentor  An experienced and trusted adviser. Inspiritor One who inspires or motivates others. The main difference to me is one of proximity. A mentor interacts and works WITH you. Whereas an inspiritor may be someone that you do not personally know. In fact, they may not even be alive. So, an inspiritor works ON you. In what ways are mentors and inspiritors the same? They both  inspire and motivate you to do something that you may not have thought possible. Putting them into action Who are your Inspiritors? There are people that have inspired thousands and those that have inspired just a few. There is no wrong answer. Your inspiration can come from any one, any where and at any time. Listen for it. Listen to it. What Inspires you? There are many facets to this question. Again, perhaps there is no wrong answer. Allowing your imagination to run free is the purpose of inspiration. Allowing your mind to make connections and free associate while envisioning  new ideas, new constructs and new ways to make the seemingly impossible possible. Sure, there is the ever present logic of do no harm. But there have been some very imaginative things brought fore when they knew harm was imminent. Not that this is right, but it seemed to be the right thing at the time. What if you had a  mentor to make your inspiration a reality? Note: This is not a post about how to find engage a mentor or how to keep a mentor. Nance Rosen and Monica OBrien  have already written excellent posts about these topics. Mentors can help you in many ways. You want one. At least one. If you don’t have one today… make a New Year’s Resolution to identify and engage  at least one in 2014 What can a mentor do for you? Simply put… A Lot. They help you understand your strengths and value. They can help you refine your  expectations and  contributions. They can provide guidelines and offer Sanity Checks on your ideas. They can also provide introductions to help you move forward. Caveat: There is also a need for the reciprocal of this question. It’s a quid pro quo relationship. What can an Inspiritor do for you? As the word implies… they can inspire. They can help you see things you may never have seen or thought about before. Like Red Bull advertisements… They can give you wings. Will You Be Ready? Next time you are asked… Do you have a mentor? I hope you either already have one or are well on your way to having (at least) one. Your Inspiritors will continue to come to you in many forms. Listen for them. Listen to them. Bonus Points Option: Become a mentor. If you are not already a mentor consider making your skills and expertise available to others so that they can learn from you. I can make a prediction for you… you will learn at least as much as you teach. I know this is the case for me every time I have been fortunate enough to be a mentor.

5th Anniversary of Career Pivot - What is Next - Career Pivot

5th Anniversary of Career Pivot - What is Next - Career Pivot 5th Anniversary of Career Pivot Copyright: atulvermabhai / 123RF Stock Photo February 13, 2017, marks the 5th anniversary of the Career Pivot brand and website. It was 5 years ago that this website was launched with the intention to support baby boomers in their career ambitions. That next year CareerPivot.com was selected for the Forbes Top 100 Career website list. What I found surprising then was that there were very few websites dedicated to the cause of helping baby boomers. I wrote a post in September of 2013 calledForbes Top 100 Career Websites List Dissectedand later in October I wroteAre Baby Boomers Ignored by the Career Industry? Until very recently, baby boomers were the largest segment of the working population. Millenials have passed us and it appears that baby boomers have started to retire in droves, at least according to the article published in Bloomberg.com titledOlder Americans Are Retiring in Droves â€"The exodus of the baby boomers from the workforce resumes. Are We Still Ignored? Hannah Morgan, aka the Career Sherpa, released her list of the top 50+ Career Website Lista few weeks back. She only listed 3 websites dedicated to the Over 50 Job Search: AARPâ€"AARP’s job expert, Kerry Hannon, covers issues that the older job seeker has to know in order to compete. You’ll find all the issues you need to take into consideration while hunting down your next job as a more seasoned professional. You should listen to my interview with Kerry on the Repurpose Your Career Podcast. My Lifestyle Careerâ€"My Lifestyle Career written by Nancy Collamer, offers advice for people over 50 on how to transition into a new career before retirement, often referred to as “second act” careers. Nancy also writes for Next Avenue (PBS site for people over 50). CareerPivotâ€"Over course, CareerPivot was on the list! She did not list NextAvenue.org the PBS website that focuses on Baby Boomers but with a much bigger focus: money security, health wellbeing, caregiving and much more. So the answer is still …YES! Career Pivot 5th Anniversary I am running my 1st annual Career Pivot readers survey. My good friend Dara Quackenbush played grammar police on me and told me it cannot be the 1st annual because it is the 1st survey. Next year it can be the 2nd annual reader’s survey. If you have not taken the survey, please take it now as it will help shape what happens with Career Pivot. What’s Next 2017 is the year Career Pivot becomes a membership website. There will be a free side that will continue on as you see it today. There will be a paid side that will include a monthly subscription. My goal is to keep the fee modest. Listen to the most recent episode In a couple of weeks, we will be publishing the results of the reader survey. We are approaching 100 respondents and it is pretty obvious there is a great need for both community support and coaching without incurring the cost of one on one coaching. When you take the survey, I will ask if you are willing to participate in a pilot group to aide in developing the direction of the website function and mission. If you have already taken the survey and still want to participate, just contact me by clicking hereand letting me know you want to participate. Help me help you by taking the survey. Happy 5th anniversary! Let’s celebrate! Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

Outside of Your Comfort Zone Tackling Uncomfortable Situations - Sterling Career Concepts

Outside of Your Comfort Zone Tackling Uncomfortable Situations Outside of Your Comfort Zone: Tackling Uncomfortable Situations What is a Comfort Zone? A comfort zone is your behavioral space where activities and actions stay within familiar routines and patterns to ultimately minimize stress and risk. We’ve all heard the clichéd (but often true) nudge to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. It’s an age-old psychological concept that has helped many people embrace risk and make changes in life that often lead to increased personal growth. Why Step Outside A Comfort Zone? Living inside of your comfort zone can result in a consistent, steady state of well being while stepping out of your comfort zone into new and uncertain positions will create conditions for more optimal and unexpected performance. Psychologists have proven that a little anxiety and nervous preparation can help us perform at our peak. In other words, when we challenge ourselves, we tend to rise to the occasion. Regardless if you are thinking of switching career fields, starting the job searching process, or focused on climbing the ranks at your current company, it is important to understand that feeling uncomfortable in pressure-filled situations is not only normal, but an opportunity for personal growth. Career progression doesn’t always feel comfortable, but the tough interview questions, big presentations, and unexpected opportunities allow us to grow. Learning how to embrace these moments will help for the next time we find ourselves outside of our comfort zone. The benefits of handling an uncomfortable challenge are many: Learn how to perform at your peak “optimal anxiety” level Benefit from a lifetime of growth and transformation Boost your creativity and future chances of risk and reward, and Achieve improved well-being as you age. Stepping out of your secure space can feel daunting and finding your own unique method to foster confidence will vary from simple mental preparations to little physical distractions. Through trial and error, you’ll find and learn which life-hacks best support your needs when pressure calls. Tommy John, the experts in premium men’s underwear, are advocates of comfort, support, and confidence for all no matter the stress, the excitement, or the uncertainty of a situation. They’ve created the following infographic with tips for handling six physically uncomfortable scenarios:

What can job seekers learn from Gen Y -

What can job seekers learn from Gen Y - No matter your age, you’ve probably thought about how it affects your job search. Experienced job seekers worry about age discrimination because they believe hiring managers think they are too old. Younger job seekers complain that their accomplishments don’t get the attention and respect they deserve and that people don’t value their skills due to their relatively few years of experience. Can we learn anything from members of different generations when it comes to job search? Consider the following things Millenials (born between the late 1970s and early 2000’s) do that all job seekers should do: Use social networking to connect and extend your network. While some criticize Gen Y for sacrificing in-person conversations and preferring to communicate via text messages and Facebook, everyone could learn something from this generation’s ability to extend their networks via online tools. Don’t underestimate the importance of your digital footprint â€" what people can find out about you online. Collaborate. Gen Y is known for their interest in interaction, collaboration, and connectivity. Other generations can gain a lot if they embrace the interconnectedness that extends networking beyond lip service to actual engagement. Demonstrate flexibility and multitask effectively. Most people would agree that gen Y-ers are some of the most agile and lithe workers. Be creative and innovative. In Forbes, Jenna Goudreau quoted Amy Lynch, co-author of The M-Factor: How the Millennial Generation is Rocking the Workplace, as saying, “Millennials are not locked into limited, linear patterns of thinking about industry issues or challenges.” Seek more than just a paycheck. Goudreau’s Forbes post also quotes Paul Alofs, author of Passion Capital. He said, “An employee’s passion is the company’s best resource. When people’s jobs are aligned with what they care about, they put in the extra effort, and it flows straight to the bottom line.” Get experience where you can. Gen Y-ers actively participate in internships, volunteer work, online learning, and embrace leadership opportunities large and small. If you’re having a hard time landing a job, think about what you might be able to do to Move on. Dan Schawbel, Managing Partner of Millennial Branding, notes that his company’s studies show that Millennials leave their corporations at the two-year mark. While pundits pin   this tendency to a lack of loyalty on the part of Gen Y workers, there’s another angle to this often-cited statistic. How many experienced workers stay in their jobs beyond the time when they are learning, growing, and enjoying the jobs? Consider owning a business. Millennial Branding found th number of 18 to 29-year-olds in the process of setting up their own companies increased by 50% in the last year alone. In the future, more and more professionals will need to be able to market themselves as independent contractors or business owners. Gen X and Baby Boomers should begin to think about how they can succeed as entrepreneurs. Read the rest on my column at U.S. News World Reports.