tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.comments2009-01-16T09:27:25.114-05:00kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17084508410376304751noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-19609530930525746342009-01-16T09:27:00.000-05:002009-01-16T09:27:00.000-05:00I love this picture!Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-18614936744978300272009-01-14T16:52:00.000-05:002009-01-14T16:52:00.000-05:00This conference was so well-organized, very inspiring and in a wonderful location!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-88588150613771294442009-01-12T13:01:00.000-05:002009-01-12T13:01:00.000-05:00The conference was truly an amazing "experience!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-83797131635032723942009-01-12T09:38:00.000-05:002009-01-12T09:38:00.000-05:00I must admit that it was fun "sneaking" up on our CSO's - and playing "You're on Candid Camera"... as Ken S. and I asked them about what Breakout Sessions they were coming from, and going to!Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894119792335450165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-54509293320346985792009-01-09T21:27:00.000-05:002009-01-09T21:27:00.000-05:00I agree with the comments from Mark F and KatM above -- sharing the data, best practices, benchmarks and other input can help us all accelerate our success by demonstrating **what's possible**.Jenny Floren, CEO Experiencehttp://www.experience.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-75297043343686615232009-01-09T21:21:00.000-05:002009-01-09T21:21:00.000-05:00I absolutely **LOVED** this "speed dating" concept... it was a GREAT way to get to know each other and get a baseline covered on lots of different topics... But the things I personally loved the most about this was how people answered my specific question for each group:<BR/><BR/>"If you could say anything to the CEO of Experience, what would it be?"<BR/><BR/>And the most common response -- the one that I heard from every single group -- was to say "we want to say 'thank you' for the amazing team at Experience who provide so much help and support at every turn."<BR/><BR/>Although I hear this ALL the time, I never, ever get tired of hearing that feedback -- and I couldn't agree more. I am, without a doubt, the luckiest CEO on the entire planet, having the very best team of passionate, brilliant, creative, committed and customer-focused people I have ever known. All of us who have committed our careers to supporting the success of the next generation are **so lucky** to have the Experience superstars on the case. They impress me every single day, and it truly makes my day to hear from you all how much they mean to you, too. <BR/><BR/>Thank you all for sharing that very, very meaningful feedback with me :)Jenny Floren, CEO Experiencehttp://www.experience.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-81346875781216744932009-01-09T21:07:00.000-05:002009-01-09T21:07:00.000-05:00Wow... Amy Wong's photos are absolutely GORGEOUS -- great work!!!Jenny Florenhttp://www.experience.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-88873538528159284622009-01-09T21:03:00.000-05:002009-01-09T21:03:00.000-05:00I have heard a BAZILLION talks about "Gen Y" -- most of them have been somewhat cynical, describing the next generation as "entitled", "overly needy for positive feedback" and "impatient". Lindsey's presentation was the best I have EVER seen in terms of presenting a balanced view that clearly demonstrates that while Gen Y might be different than Gen X, the Boomers, and the Traditionalists, they bring a LOT of very positive and powerful new perspectives to the new world we all share. GREAT JOB LINDSEY! And **thank you** for making such a fantastic contribution to the conference!!!Jenny Florenhttp://www.experience.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-12430671482921972842009-01-09T17:03:00.000-05:002009-01-09T17:03:00.000-05:00Congratulations Barbara!<BR/>As always, thanks Microsoft!Tom in Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01392099643307310011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-697182810753565402009-01-09T15:03:00.000-05:002009-01-09T15:03:00.000-05:00What a GREAT crowd we had for our &quot;Engage Students &amp; Alumni with Your Office&quot; breakout session. As both an alum (part of the round-table discussion), as well as an Experience team member, it was really insightful to hear the types of questions most important to our CSO&#39;s. And, of course, be able to then give feedback! I enjoyed it - nice job Christy, Eileen, and Sam.Tashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894119792335450165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-68449620603949833492009-01-09T14:35:00.000-05:002009-01-09T14:35:00.000-05:00i'm hearing great feedback about the conference from people walking by, in elevators, etc. about how inspiring Lindsey Pollak's talk was, how much they've learned from the breakout sessions, the food, the beauty of the hotel. i can't agree more - i'm very grateful to have contributed to a conference that is making such a huge positive impact. i'm now completely in love with the liberty hotel and the wonderful staff.<BR/><BR/>-amyExperiencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863885619501269926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-14840507401125058682009-01-09T14:09:00.000-05:002009-01-09T14:09:00.000-05:00one CSO from one of the colleges just commented that she has learned so much, because she never learned how to use experience from a coworker, so if they misunderstood something or was prejudice against a certain features. Now that she has been attending these breakout sessions, she has gotten a lot of info from it.katMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05614268887095787477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-56956822572256022502009-01-09T13:56:00.000-05:002009-01-09T13:56:00.000-05:00It would be interesting to find out about any new technology the Gen Y is using for career search? Also, I would be interested in learning of the differences between technologies that have been successful and not successful in aiding Gen Y in their career search.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725583586019493823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-40908417744100486502009-01-09T13:22:00.000-05:002009-01-09T13:22:00.000-05:00Not to mention breakouts! Pun very much intended.katMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05614268887095787477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-483972691177240342009-01-09T13:18:00.000-05:002009-01-09T13:18:00.000-05:00The answers to these questions were very insightful and we were hoping that everyones answers (from each group) would be available/posted somewhere for everyone to see.katMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05614268887095787477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-69340468133740300012009-01-09T12:56:00.000-05:002009-01-09T12:56:00.000-05:00Jenny's point that career services are needed now, more than ever, really rings true. A member of the administration at MIT used to refer to the Experience Alumni service when he spoke about MIT being a "womb to tomb" experience. <BR/><BR/>"Come here", he used to say, "and we will educate you, help you launch your career and keep interesting opportunities in front of you for the rest of your life."<BR/><BR/>Not a bad proposition for these times -- or any time.Tom in Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01392099643307310011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-42078861955729799742009-01-09T12:19:00.000-05:002009-01-09T12:19:00.000-05:00I agree. The desire for individuality can't be stressed enough. It is a recurrent theme in generations of Americans. So, finding ways of making any "system" (i.e. eRecruiting)feel personal -- enhancing individuality rather than undermining it -- is critically important.Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01392099643307310011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-47457882188342753412009-01-09T12:15:00.000-05:002009-01-09T12:15:00.000-05:00I would like to hear Lindsay view on what tools the Gen Y audience look to first when starting a career search? Is there a new technology that the Gen Y crowd is using for career search?Ryan Thistlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04805115234984043321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-14761188617970384482009-01-09T11:31:00.000-05:002009-01-09T11:31:00.000-05:00As a person who specializes in data, I am particularly curious about question # 4 and to know some specifics on how folks measure effectiveness and how we can deliver data to support this!Mark Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12283808848643511535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-89788508296511427342009-01-09T11:23:00.000-05:002009-01-09T11:23:00.000-05:00It will be interesting to hear Lindsey Pollak's perspective on how the career services offices and Experience can work together to connect the candidates and employers based on intangibles (culture, fit, etc.).Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423955591330961128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-84283537529396479682009-01-08T21:26:00.000-05:002009-01-08T21:26:00.000-05:00During my introduction to the conference, I reminded everyone that the economic challenges we're facing today are of epic, never-seen-before-in-our-lifetime proportions... but the urgency and severity of the situation might be **exactly** what is needed to create some significant changes that are long overdue. As all eyes are focused on the importance of the next generation workforce (b/c the economy depends on it, companies' survival depends on it, the US's stature in the world order depends on it, etc), we -- meaning 'all of us engaged in launching the careers Gen Y' -- might FINALLY have the attention, momentum, and resources that are needed to change the world. These crazy times might open up the possibility of making career preparation a must-have part of higher education... and the possibility of creating systematic ways to engage employers -- and their millions of employees as mentors/ teachers/ role models, and their billions of dollars to fund new initiatives -- in the education and preparation of the next generation work force.<BR/><BR/>There is TOO MUCH AT STAKE for those of us who CAN make a difference to sit by and watch things play out... it is so, so, SO clear that the old way of doing things need to change... WE need to change. WE need to be the difference. AND WE WILL.<BR/><BR/>One of my favorite quotes of all time is from the anthropologist Margaret Mead, who said: "Never doubt the ability of a small group of committed citizens to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has."<BR/><BR/>Our "small group of committed citizens" is anything but 'small'... Together, we bring together the power of 10,000+ staff members at universities, 100,000+ employers and millions of employees (aka "alumni") those employers represent, and millions of students and alumni who are part of the Experience network -- not to mention the 60+ (and growing) team members at Experience who have more passion and commitment than I could ever attempt to put into words.<BR/><BR/>So I posed a challenge to everyone in the room: to pick just ONE of the bazillion breakthrough ideas that will be shared during this two-day conference, and COMMIT to bringing that idea back to your office and making it happen...<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see what people come up with over the next two days!Jenny Florenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063286248738855940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-3262099963306128002009-01-08T20:57:00.000-05:002009-01-08T20:57:00.000-05:00The first day of the conference was FANTASTIC -- we just wrapped up the cocktail/social hour at the Liberty Hotel, and everyone went off to dinner and to get a good night's sleep for tomorrow's full agenda. The Liberty Hotel in Boston has been **amazing** in their customer service and professionalism... In 12 years of running Experience, I have never worked with a venue that has SO exceeded expectations at every turn. They know that Liz's expectations are very, very high -- but I think even Liz is impressed...! Looking forward to finding breakthroughs tomorrow....<BR/>JennyJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06063286248738855940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-2650365145351714432009-01-08T19:47:00.000-05:002009-01-08T19:47:00.000-05:00Stalked by the paparazzi!<BR/><BR/>The conference is great so far. I'm looking forward to speaking in the morning!<BR/><BR/>LindseyLindsey Pollakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09245208195257601230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057576794409623067.post-46830597235843094982009-01-08T19:17:00.000-05:002009-01-08T19:17:00.000-05:00Doesn't Liz Ranelli look great?Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01392099643307310011noreply@blogger.com