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Hope you’re staying cool as summer heats up. Today we’re discussing the importance of keeping a positive mindset at work.

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Create an ‘embarrassing’ amount of success in your 20s

Want to be successful? It’s all about attitude.

In a recent interview with LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed that an “embarrassing” amount of success in your 20s depends on attitude.

Having a positive mindset can go a long way in a new job, making an employee more approachable and surprisingly, more productive. Jassy believes a positive outlook allows the individual to pick up advocates and mentors much more quickly, as “people want those people to succeed.”

Here’s how to maintain a positive attitude at work: 

• Take time to self-assess in tough situations

• Be aware of who you surround yourself with at work

• Deal with problems professionally

• Stop complaining and be proactive about issues 

But it isn’t enough to just have a positive attitude, you must follow through on your can-do mindset with action. Jassy explains that you have to ask yourself “Do I work hard?” and “Do I do the work I said I was going to do?” This is as crucial as keeping a positive outlook. 

Survey: Gen Z increasingly relies on parents for jobs

Please help Mom and Dad!

A recent survey of young job seekers shows that 70% of Gen Zers ask their parents to assist them in finding a job.  The survey also shockingly found that nearly 40% of Gen Zers say a parent accompanied them to an in-person interview.

But, wait, it gets even more interesting. Nearly 30% report that the parent went into the interview with them, and two times out of ten, the parent introduced themselves to the hiring manager.

Let's start off with the basics: why is this bad? Hopefully hearing these statistics sends off some alarm bells in your head. There’s nothing wrong with having support, but bringing a parent to an interview sends the wrong message to the interviewer. It shows you lack independence and responsibility.

Nothing is wrong with an assist from parents (e.g. asking for interview or resume advice), but what if you are more resourceful (and capable) than you realize? In an age of global connection, Gen Z have skills (e.g. AI and social media expertise) not available to other generations.

Utilize this knowledge to further articulate the value you bring as an employee and do it alone. 

T.O.T.D. aka the “Tip of the Day”

When in doubt: F.D.M.D.

1. Focus on a specific career goal in mind

2. Determine what you want in a career 

3. Market your skills effectively on paper and in interviews

4. Develop a strategic plan of action to find employment