I’ve been sharing this article with family and friends, who are worried about the state of the economy, to help keep them motivated!! Here are some highlights from Jennifer Kushell:

“In thinking about the current job market, your best bet is not to get emotional, but stay practical and challenge yourself to be very proactive about building and sustaining your new career.”

With the mindset that this economy is actually a great opportunity for those just now launching their careers, what should you be doing to keep that advantage?

Here were my favorite tips:

• Look the part.
• Think like an economist
• Act link an entrepreneur.
• Be a maverick. – “Down markets like this often spawn some of the most highly successful people and biggest success stories. Stay sharp and jump at the opportunity that’s out there. This is when you need to be a maverick and fight for your future and your career. Don’t take anything for granted.”

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The following is an excerpt from an article featuring Jennifer Kushell:

We asked Jennifer Kushell, entrepreneur and author of Secrets of the Young & Successful, how to make sure your start-up survives — and thrives.

1. Be passionate about the work.
You’ll never muster the mojo necessary to get your business off the ground unless you absolutely believe in the product or service you’re peddling.

2. Do your homework.
Seems basic, but many entrepreneurs don’t test their products in the marketplace. If you’ve designed a cool new line of T-shirts, try hawking them on eBay. A paying customer is a sign you’ve got a viable product.

3. Take advantage of helping hands.
There are ample resources available to upstarts; start with SCORE (score.org) for free workshops.

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The following is an excerpt from an article that Jennifer Kushell is quoted in…

“…Although Gen Y as a group is accused of being babied by their “helicopter parents,” how can you tell if yours fall into this category?  Jennifer Kushell, president and co-founder of YS Interactive and YSN.com, offered the following examples:

• They write or heavily edit their kids’ resumes for them.
• They consider it their responsibility to find their kid a job.
• They pull every favor with every business contact they have to find their kids a job.
• They contact potential employers on their kids behalf.
• They attend career fairs with their kids or on their behalf.
• They even show up to interviews with their kids.

This interaction is impacting hiring professionals in many ways as Gen Y begins to enter the workforce…”

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