In this post I have put together a collection of 5 of the smartest quotes by acclaimed authors regarding Job Interviews. And I am pretty certain that, as you read them, you will understand the rationale behind them.
The sum and substance of the above quote is simply amplifying the fact that you will need to dress for the occasion. And this can be achieved only after you have done a thorough research of the company you are applying to. Researching the company not only helps you to understand what the company is all about but also gives you an insight into the culture being followed by its employees. How you turn out for the interview speaks volumes about your attitude, so the next time you are called in to be interviewed, remember, your outward presentation must match the culture of the company.
And the mother of all quotes - "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." Echoed by the famed Chinese philosopher, Confucius, really sums up very precisely the exercise of getting you know yourself and then going on a job hunting spree. To understand this famous quote, you will need to read between the lines. Ask yourself this question, how can I land a job which I love? The answer to this question would definitely be, when, you as a person, are consciously aware about yourself in terms of your strengths and weaknesses. It is only when you know what you are really good at, those things that you just love to do and enjoy the process, that you will love your job. So, becoming consciously aware about yourself is the key to landing a job that you will love to do.
Hope you enjoy reading the above quotes and their deeper meaning in terms of succeeding in job interviews!
Till next time...!
Let's try and understand what Todd Bermont meant when he quoted -
- "So many people out there have no idea what they want to do for a living, but they think that by going on job interviews they'll magically figure it out. If you are not sure, that message comes out loud and clear in the interview."
How true this rings out for most of us! Look, job interviews are definitely not the place to find out whether you fit into a particular career. You will need to assess yourself much before you even apply for a particular job advertisement. So, for those of you who are in the habit of doing just this, my sincere advice, get serious about what you want to do with your life. Don't let life pass you by without doing anything worthwhile. You are unique, you have something unique to contribute to society, so buckle-up and take job interviews seriously. Find out your true potential in my book and I am certain you will know what you ought to do the next time around!
The above is a quote by Miles Anthony Smith. And what is he trying to say? Simply this, that you will need to match your skill sets and all of your other attributes to a particular job. There has to be synergy. It is a two way process. Your talents, qualifications, experience, whatever, must be in sync with the job at hand. On the other hand, the job description and job responsibilities again should be what you are looking for in a job. If they don't match, it is better that you skip that particular job rather than apply for it and then decide to resign within a few months. Which, believe me, won't do you any good in the long haul!
This is what Jarod Kintz has to say about before going in to be interviewed -
Wow! In about twenty words he has summed up the importance of 'dress code'. This is one area I believe that is some what overlooked by many of us. We forget the crucial aspect of understanding the culture of the company we are applying to and don't pay too much attention to what we should wear to the interview. Remember, your personality comes through with what you wear but more importantly, you will need to choose your wardrobe according to the situation and not base it on what you are comfortable with.
Dan Zevin echoes the same sentiment while on the subject of interviews and dress code. Here's what he has to say -
- "Finding a job that is a good fit is as much about you selecting the right company as it is about them selecting the right candidate."
The above is a quote by Miles Anthony Smith. And what is he trying to say? Simply this, that you will need to match your skill sets and all of your other attributes to a particular job. There has to be synergy. It is a two way process. Your talents, qualifications, experience, whatever, must be in sync with the job at hand. On the other hand, the job description and job responsibilities again should be what you are looking for in a job. If they don't match, it is better that you skip that particular job rather than apply for it and then decide to resign within a few months. Which, believe me, won't do you any good in the long haul!
This is what Jarod Kintz has to say about before going in to be interviewed -
- "Before job interviews, I think: What colour tie best represents me as a person this company would be interested in?"
Wow! In about twenty words he has summed up the importance of 'dress code'. This is one area I believe that is some what overlooked by many of us. We forget the crucial aspect of understanding the culture of the company we are applying to and don't pay too much attention to what we should wear to the interview. Remember, your personality comes through with what you wear but more importantly, you will need to choose your wardrobe according to the situation and not base it on what you are comfortable with.
Dan Zevin echoes the same sentiment while on the subject of interviews and dress code. Here's what he has to say -
- "Never wear a backward baseball cap to an interview unless applying for the job of umpire."
The sum and substance of the above quote is simply amplifying the fact that you will need to dress for the occasion. And this can be achieved only after you have done a thorough research of the company you are applying to. Researching the company not only helps you to understand what the company is all about but also gives you an insight into the culture being followed by its employees. How you turn out for the interview speaks volumes about your attitude, so the next time you are called in to be interviewed, remember, your outward presentation must match the culture of the company.
And the mother of all quotes - "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." Echoed by the famed Chinese philosopher, Confucius, really sums up very precisely the exercise of getting you know yourself and then going on a job hunting spree. To understand this famous quote, you will need to read between the lines. Ask yourself this question, how can I land a job which I love? The answer to this question would definitely be, when, you as a person, are consciously aware about yourself in terms of your strengths and weaknesses. It is only when you know what you are really good at, those things that you just love to do and enjoy the process, that you will love your job. So, becoming consciously aware about yourself is the key to landing a job that you will love to do.
Hope you enjoy reading the above quotes and their deeper meaning in terms of succeeding in job interviews!
Till next time...!
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