You’ve done the Interview, but what did You Leave Behind?
Well the great news is that we’re seeing things starting to break—seeing more interviews and yes, even more hires.
Let’s say you’ve just had the interview. What impression did you leave behind? Why should they extend you an offer? Or here’s one: you got the offer, but you’re already asking yourself “what’s next?”
This happened to Walter Cronkite, the familiar face of TV journalism who became the “most trusted man in America”, in one of his first jobs. After applying, and getting the position, he was asked why were you offered the job? “I never asked them why,” Cronkite recalled in a 2006 TV portrait. “I was so pleased to get the job, I didn’t want to endanger it by suggesting that I didn’t know why I had it.”
Now, in hindsight, we know it all worked out well for Walter Cronkite—he led a very full and respected life. I even remember hearing that line at the end of the newscast: “And that’s the way it is”. And everyone knew, that’s the way it was.
But for you, let me throw out a challenge: Know why you’re applying for the job and know the contribution you can make. In turn, you’ll know why you’re getting the offer!
As a nationally Credentialed Career Manager, Coach Kevin Tucker has been partnering with individuals like you for the last 25 years. Through the military, as a minister, a human resources executive, and finally as a career and life transition coach; he has continually been able to help motivated individuals find their calling in life! Check out more at www.CCubedCareer.com.
