How The Internet Levels The Playing Field For Young People

In my last post, I ranted a tad about how young people are at a disadvantage in the workplace. As I hinted, I entered the world of internet business as a young person (age 16) and was excited by how it leveled the playing field for me.

There are actually at least two ways that the internet helps level the playing field for young people:

The first way the internet levels the playing field for young people is the anonymity it gives you. You don’t have to reveal your age. Most of the people you deal with will never know how old you are. If you can create a better website with more compelling sales copy and market it better than another person, you’ll do better than they will. Because of the anonymity of the internet, customers rarely make decisions based on their preconceived notions of you. Customers on the internet do make decisions based on your image, but you are in control of your image create a quality website, sell quality products, and make sure your customers are happy, and you’ll create a good image.

The second way the internet levels the playing field for young people is that it puts you in your zone (perceived or real). While people’s perception of young people may hamper you elsewhere, on the internet it can help. Most people have a perception that young people are computer geniuses, which means that they will respect and trust you when it comes to things in the cyberworld more than they might in the real world.

I strongly believe that the internet offers an excellent opportunity for young people who are willing to learn, work hard, and want to succeed.