When it comes to matters of the workplace, millennials — typically defined as those born between the years 1982 and 2004 — are no strangers to media scrutiny and ridicule.
We’ve all read horror stories of the list of demands an entry-level hire expects of their employer, the mom who showed up to her kid’s job interview or the dad who berated a boss for not promoting his child sooner.
The millennial generation has earned a reputation of entitlement, expecting a ribbon or raise just for showing up. But it is also perhaps the most purpose-driven generation, looking for both a paycheck as well as the ability to make the world a better place. This is good news for the global development sector as more top graduates actively seek out a career with social impact.