Comments on: Give me a Job! http://belindaang.com/2009/03/give-me-a-job/ Social & Marketing with an Asian perspective Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:56:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ee Chuan http://belindaang.com/2009/03/give-me-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Ee Chuan Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:55:00 +0000 http://xiaoyz.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/give-me-a-job/#comment-20 I am in the middle of recruiting a replacement for my current staff who is posting to another team and find the lack of interest or passion common among young people (aged 20-26). When I probed them why are they are applying for the post, invariably the answers are waffly and superficial. <br/><br/>So far I only manage to see 1 or 2 out of a dozen or so that have that real interest and awareness about their career choices in a tough market.<br/><br/>I've gone through the 97 crisis and dot com crash and those really woke me up to build some real skills that were portable (IT skills, public speaking with toastmasters) and they have come in handy even for planned career moves. I am in the middle of recruiting a replacement for my current staff who is posting to another team and find the lack of interest or passion common among young people (aged 20-26). When I probed them why are they are applying for the post, invariably the answers are waffly and superficial.

So far I only manage to see 1 or 2 out of a dozen or so that have that real interest and awareness about their career choices in a tough market.

I’ve gone through the 97 crisis and dot com crash and those really woke me up to build some real skills that were portable (IT skills, public speaking with toastmasters) and they have come in handy even for planned career moves.

]]> By: DavidJewlian http://belindaang.com/2009/03/give-me-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-19 DavidJewlian Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +0000 http://xiaoyz.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/give-me-a-job/#comment-19 I agree with most all your points made here. People should be intellectually curious all the time, not just when it is convenient.<br/><br/>I do find a point of consternation with how you find the answer "My girlfriend!" to be astonishing when asked about his passion. Yes, you should have a passion for your employment, but I don't believe it has to be the driving force in your life. If all you live, eat, and breathe is your job, you're bound for burnout and bound to be the bore of every party. While I understand it may seem a bit of a juvenile thing to say in an interview, I wouldn't discount the answer as foolish (not that you do). I give the man props for answering outside the realm of "classic interview responses."<br/><br/>Otherwise, great post and, as stated before, I definitely agree. Be curious all the time, not just when it's necessary. I agree with most all your points made here. People should be intellectually curious all the time, not just when it is convenient.

I do find a point of consternation with how you find the answer “My girlfriend!” to be astonishing when asked about his passion. Yes, you should have a passion for your employment, but I don’t believe it has to be the driving force in your life. If all you live, eat, and breathe is your job, you’re bound for burnout and bound to be the bore of every party. While I understand it may seem a bit of a juvenile thing to say in an interview, I wouldn’t discount the answer as foolish (not that you do). I give the man props for answering outside the realm of “classic interview responses.”

Otherwise, great post and, as stated before, I definitely agree. Be curious all the time, not just when it’s necessary.

]]> By: Chunli http://belindaang.com/2009/03/give-me-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Chunli Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:18:00 +0000 http://xiaoyz.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/give-me-a-job/#comment-18 That is so so true!!!!;) That is so so true!!!!;)

]]> By: Belinda Ang http://belindaang.com/2009/03/give-me-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Belinda Ang Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:01:00 +0000 http://xiaoyz.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/give-me-a-job/#comment-17 Sadly, my dear friend... not many people realise that. If learning is a hassle, I wonder how many actually look beyond the horizon. Well, in another point of view, that gives you a niche!<br/><br/>;-) Sadly, my dear friend… not many people realise that. If learning is a hassle, I wonder how many actually look beyond the horizon. Well, in another point of view, that gives you a niche!

;-)

]]> By: Iron Bowl http://belindaang.com/2009/03/give-me-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Iron Bowl Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:55:00 +0000 http://xiaoyz.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/give-me-a-job/#comment-16 I think sometimes instead of requesting for a job, one should "make" your own job. Open your eyes and stay open for more opportunities or go get an internship at some company, learn some skills while working for free! I think sometimes instead of requesting for a job, one should “make” your own job. Open your eyes and stay open for more opportunities or go get an internship at some company, learn some skills while working for free!

]]> By: Keishi http://belindaang.com/2009/03/give-me-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Keishi Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:32:00 +0000 http://xiaoyz.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/give-me-a-job/#comment-15 Insightful observations ! Insightful observations !

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