Once again, I am watching The Voice. I absolutely love this program. If you are a job seeker, I would encourage you to tune in – I don’t know exactly what you will learn, but I learn something each and every week from Adam, Blake, CeeLo, Christina and the contestants. If are a job seeker and think that the show is of no value to you, please reconsider your position. Whether you are a contender on The Voice or a candidate for a job...
~ You will be in or out depending upon the performance you deliver when it’s your turn.
~ You will have a limited amount of time to prove that you have what it takes to win the job.
~You will be evaluated based upon what you say and how you say it – each and every word (and note) matters.
~ You get to show the world that there is no one like you.
~ You own the moment – a chance to give it your all and give it your best.
~ You compete knowing that there are no do-overs that day.
~ You will either be well prepared or poorly prepared and decision-makers will respond accordingly.
~ If you sound like everybody else, your candidacy will be compromised.
~ If your anxiousness and nervousness overshadow your presentation, it will be noticed.
~ And in the beginning, and in the end, you either bring it, or you don’t.
As a job seeker, my hope for you is that your performance will consistently produce a four-chair turn!
Billie, you took the thoughts right out of my head. What an astute observation - that job seekers, much like 'The Voice' contestants have to do all of these things (and more) to get the 'gig' they dream about.
I'll focus in on the point you made about being prepared. Many of us know that in order to be an 'overnight' success it takes years of preparation. Contestants and job seekers alike work diligently to do the work that prepares them for the moment there is an opportunity.
That, and most importantly, they SHOW UP!
It would be so easy for contestants to stay at home, never knowing the answer to 'what if. Where these contestants stand out, is that they did the work, and they showed up - AND they make the effort to demonstrate all the work they'd done. Bravo!
Great post. As always, I loved it! :)
Posted by: Mypromotion | October 04, 2012 at 04:32 AM
Maureen, I always appreciate your comments...they are so thoughtful and insightful. Yes, preparation and "showing up" -- key ingredients in the process of looking for a new opportunity. Thanks so much for your thoughts.
Posted by: billiesucher | October 09, 2012 at 06:43 AM