Does this describe you? Generation Y or Y not?

Each generation is a little different and different priorities can be a result of  generational gaps. For example, Generation Yers (18-30 Years old) value different things than those of previous generations. Read the descriptions below and decide if you fit the description of those categorized into Generation Y.

“Gen Y ranked gas mileage the No. 1 feature they’re looking for in a car, according to a Deloitte LLP survey of 1,100 respondents aged 18 to 30, in conjunction with the marketing department at Michigan State University.” article found here.

Here is another description of Gen Y from Deloitte consulting

“Gen Yers are a hidden powerhouse of employee potential, critical for global business in tough times. Future-oriented, ready to contribute now, opportunity-driven: these are the characteristics of a generation that is already making its mark on the work world. They remain optimistic in the midst of the current economic turmoil. But Gen Yers are also highly restless. The generation brought up in an era of rapid technological change will seek to earn greater opportunities for rapid advancement and more responsibilities at a younger age….”

These are important traits to understand as you look for employment opportunities so that you can find a job that is bested fitted to meet your needs.