Recently I have been struggling to stay motivated. I am accustomed to seeing a certain correlation between effort and outcome; the job search however operates with a completely different set of rules. I am constantly busy with recruiting activities – conference calls, networking emails, interviews – but the return on these efforts has been dismally low. If my RORI (Return on Recruiting Investment) represented a business opportunity, I wouldn’t touch it with a 10 foot stick.
My motivation may be slipping but that doesn’t mean that I’m any less focused on recruiting. Au contraire, the employment search is almost constantly on my mind. I’m like a man, except instead of thinking about sex every 10 seconds, I think about finding a job:
This is definitely the year. Go Cubs!
JOB…
Who sings the Ghostbusters song?
JOB…
Hot yoga is totally overrated.
JOB…
Medium or large coffee?
JOB…
Maybe I’ll be a (slutty) Morton Salt girl for Halloween.
JOB…
Wonder if I could get a good deal on a Greek vacation right now?
JOB…
This isn’t where I parked my car.
JOB…
JOB…
JOB…
Friday, May 7, 2010
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I like your blog its quite funny,and I am pretty critical, ever thought of using some of this creativity to earn a living? Think about it.
ReplyDeleteyou seem like a hard worker. rather than spend all these hours interviewing, why not try to do something on your own? most businesses aren't nearly as expensive to start as you might think. take advantage of your creativity, networking skills, and "go get it" rather than wait for someone to give it to you...
ReplyDeleteHere's what I've done in interviews and it has worked well.
ReplyDelete#1: Study the job deeply
#2: Decide if I can make the employer's life better. If not, move on.
#3: If #2 is yes, write a detailed list of "Things I bring to the table" and why it is to your business advantage to hire me.
#4: In the interview, present your list right off the bat, early on. Rather than let them ask questions, ask if you can 'give your pitch' right away. Wierd, but it will work.
One more thing. This is right out of "What Color Is Your Parachute?"
ReplyDeleteAt the end of the interview, just ask for the job. Completely brazenly ask, so can I have this job? Nicely with a broad smile of course.
Put on the spot, they may say yes. That's exactly what you do in sales. Seal the deal.
I thought it was really awkward, but I tried it on my current boss and he said 'yes' right there at the end of the interview.
i think you have the potential to become an excellent employer..all this energy and hilarious blog will be lost on the mundane 9-5 workout. Go for it, just start your own business and i am willing to be your first employee.
ReplyDeleteHey all, thanks for the encouragement and suggestions! Much appreciated. I'll have to try giving my pitch first thing and also just asking for the job outright. Couldn't possibly result in worse outcomes.
ReplyDeleteI would love to start my own company at some point but admittedly mundane concerns such as paying off my massive b-school loans make me want to push that off a bit. When I do get around to it though, you all will be the first to know.