{"id":11224,"date":"2017-10-25T13:16:40","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T13:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/?p=11224"},"modified":"2023-07-27T11:28:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T09:28:17","slug":"move-over-generational-identities-meet-the-new-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/move-over-generational-identities-meet-the-new-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"Move Over Generational Identities: Meet The New Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Because relevance can be yours, regardless of your age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201cgeneration\u201d was traditionally used as a way to refer to a group of people born and living during the same period of time, which usually spans 15 years. &nbsp;But the idea that the people who make up a generation share a defined set of characteristics only sprung up in the mid-20th century with the recognition of the large and influential Baby Boomer generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast forward to the 21st century, and you now find Millennials and Gen Zs dominating society and, more specifically, the workplace:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when there are hard lines drawn between decades, and terms such as Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials start to infiltrate the way we think about the workplace; how we make career decisions; and what we think about our coworkers or employers, <strong>disillusionment, apathy, or even entitlement starts to define our career trajectory. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be a millennial or Gen Z reading this, thinking \u201c Hey, at least I\u2019m in the spotlight!\u201d Or perhaps you\u2019re more experienced- working in senior management, potentially considering retirement &#8211; and you incrementally feel there\u2019s no place for you in today\u2019s workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what age you are, it comes down to this: as long as you allow your career choices to be defined by a generational moniker, at some stage you\u2019ll become irrelevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The answer to avoiding this inevitable career decline?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<div>\n            <!-- Responsive picture tag -->\n        <picture class=\"picture-block\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Desktop_Career_Intertia_new-professionals_network_getsmarter.png\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mobile_Career_Intertia_new-professionals_network_getsmarter.png\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Say yes to a new community of professionals.<\/strong> A community of globally-minded individuals who are inspired by learning, driven by change, and defined not by their age but by their desire to differentiate themselves in a disruptive and evolutionary workplace. They\u2019re collaborative, tech-savvy, intellectually stimulated and will not accept career stagnation. They desire to cultivate an always-learning mindset in others and as the workplace evolves, they\u2019re here to make sure you evolve with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this network is not just a lifestyle or a mindset &#8211; it\u2019s a <strong>tangible space where great minds meet great opportunities: <\/strong>The New Professionals Network. Created to give you access to a multitude of career-accelerating tools, lectures, a speaker series, and the opportunity to continue your journey of lifelong learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I join the New Professionals Network?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment you complete an online short course with GetSmarter, you demonstrate your ability to look beyond generational confines and, instead, set your sights on becoming a new professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All current and past students of GetSmarter courses get to join a global and diverse tribe of like-minded individuals and can start to enjoy the many benefits available exclusively to members, geared towards helping you stand out from the crowd and furthering your learning journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One of the first benefits?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Access to the official New Professionals LinkedIn Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a class=\"button large postcta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/3862486\/profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JOIN THE NETWORK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note: this group is exclusive to GetSmarter past students. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because relevance can be yours, regardless of your age. 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