Job search
expert James Adams, based in California, once advised an applicant to talk
about her hobby as a private pilot when interviewing for a position at a
utility company.
Why?
The job
required a manager to oversee a plant delivering electricity to consumers
across California. Making the wrong decision -- or no decision -- would put
thousands of people in the dark.
As a
private pilot, this woman had safely landed a crippled aircraft not once, but
twice. Had she not made the right decisions fast, while focusing on a solution,
she wouldn't have survived.
By proving
her decision-making ability, which transferred easily from piloting to power
plant management, she aced out dozens of other applicants -- and got the job.
Action Step: I’ll say it again -- you are more qualified than you
think.
If you need
confirmation of this, ask the opinion of at least 3 friends or family members
whose judgment you trust. They can provide insights on how your hobbies,
interests and experience (paid or unpaid) have given you a valuable set of
skills.
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