Generation Y has been subjected to more research by big business and been the cause of more heated dinner party discussion by the rest of us, than any previous generation in history. And we’re all trying to find out what makes you tick! And your resumes are great vehicles for doing this.

Right now, in fact for about 4 years actually, it’s been the turn of recruiters and employers. They want to know what it is you GenY’s want in a job or from your employer. They want to know so they can tempt you to work for them and make sure they can retain your interest!

So you belong to a market segment that more urgently needs a resume which not only tells employers and recruiters what you can do, but one that also tells them who you are and WHAT YOU WANT! It’s all about YOU.

At Successful Resumes we have been preaching for more than 10 years that résumés should be more than a listing of your employment history. OK so what should it be then?

A great resume will certainly tell an employer what you can do for their business and detail your achievements to date. But it will also describe who you are as an individual. It will tell of your personality, your values and motives too. It will give an employer a sense of whether you will fit their culture and help them to decide if they can keep you motivated.

They want this information because a recent major survey told employers that you are the least satisfied with your jobs of all employees and are more likely to quit for something better. This is not music to the ears of employers who are battling to reduce their recruitment costs.

Four out of every 10 employees surveyed said they were seriously considering leaving their current position, but that figure jumped to more than half in the 25 to 34 age group which includes a big chunk of you GenYs.

Apparently it’s not poor pay nor your bosses fault, in fact you are generally quite happy with the way you are treated at work compared to your older colleagues. It is the nature of your jobs that is stirring up your discontent.

By contrast, your older work mates are more satisfied with the work they do but report higher levels of discontent over career development opportunities and salary.

So if you GenYs want to spend more time in work than looking for work you need a resume  that clearly articulates YOU – your skills, your achievements, your values and what motivates you. Then, and only then, will an employer feel confident they are offering you a role that will satisfy you and in which you will perform well.

That’s a successful outcome, a win win situation and one that we at Successful Resumes in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the US and the UK are constantly striving for with all our clients.