Remembering yet again yesterday how much I love what I do! Incredible to do twenty-five interviews back to back, access to the dreams and aspirations of really distinct individuals. A real time documentary in which I get to participate. Among the highlights -- a jobseeker who shared my passion for economic development, particularly in the international environment, and another jobseeker who -- after some probing -- confessed that the job he most wanted was in funeral services. Amazing! There is indeed a special job out there suited for everyone.
Some reminders to job seekers:
1. The return on a smile cannot be underestimated. This is the simplest and most important thing you can do in an interview.
2. Don't tell me you'll take *any* job, "whatever's available". The job I'm offering is SPECIAL. It's an OPPORTUNITY. And you should have taken the time to research the position and be able to explain why you value that and how you would excel in it.
3. Let me know how this job is part of your bigger plan and career development. Your applying for this job needs to make sense to me in the context of your longer-term plans. For instance, my new friend let me know that he was passionate about funeral services, taking classes toward that goal in the evening, and was excited for a daytime positon that leveraged his past experience while allowing him the schedule and income to continue to pursue a career in funeral services.
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