In order toeffectively compete for today’s top job candidates, it is increasinglyimportant to understand how a new generation of legal job candidates areimpacting the work landscape. Generation Y is estimated to be 76 million people and many of theirhabits and world outlook is influencing business.  Here’s what you need to know about Generation Y jobcandidates: 

1. Growth is essential.  As a group, generation Y has expressed a need for constant growth and learning.  Jobs that offer growth and educational opportunities will fare well with this generation’s top performers.
2. Flexible workspaces and schedules. This generation is not enamored with the idea of the 9 to 5 job.  Jobs that offer opportunities for non-traditional work arrangements such as work-at-home schemes will increase their chances of attracting top candidates.
3. Team work.  Generation Y grew up with the belief that “everyone is a winner” and that the work of the team is just as important, if not more important than the individual. This is why work environments that encourage employees to work on projects as a group will attract more quality Generation Y candidates.
4. Praise and recognition.  Generation Y job candidates are looking for more than just a paycheck.  Employers who recognize and reward the contributions of employees will most likely become a “first pick” amongst this generation of job seekers.