I emailed a resume and cover letter in to a company that was advertising an open position and about an hour later I received a call. It was the most brilliant hiring strategy I have ever experienced. The company owner said that he just wanted to talk with me a few minutes and get an idea of who I am etc. If you really want to know what a potential candidate is like, call them and ask a few questions. Think about it. When you go to an interview you dress up, do your research and prepare for whatever questions you think may come but if you get a call out of the blue, they get a much better assessment.
The reason I mention this is because he asked me what it is I want to do. The truth is that I don't know. I am happy being busy so I know that I could be happy pretty much anywhere and I really have to get a job very, very soon. But I don't know what my dreams are anymore. That is what I am trying to find out. My kids are raised and I have gotten an education because I love learning (in a later post I might write about why you can be over-educated) but what do I want to do? I don't know and I don't think I can know until I am working again. Gee whiz people, I am a great catch, just look past the keywords and talk with me! Maybe my dream job can be helping your business to be successful.
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