That Job is Too Good For You
As a teenager I went to the grocery with my grandfather. I had my eye on a girl who worked the video counter. My grandfather caught on and told me to ask her out. Not thinking, I listed off a dozen reasons why she was too good for me. He responded with the best life (& Job) advice I’ve ever been given.
He said “In this life, plenty of people will take one look at you and list a dozen reasons why you’re not good enough. Don’t add yourself to that list.” He then explained, “If you feel like you’re not good enough. It’s probably just because you want something (or someone) so bad that you can’t imagine being successful. However, even if you’re right, even if it doesn’t work, you’ll be a better person for being brave enough to ask.” I took his advice and asked that young lady out. Unfortunately she didn’t accept my invitation to the movies, but Grandpa was right. It didn’t hurt that bad & I was a better person for asking.
The same principal holds true with jobs. Companies actually employ HR people and spend millions on software for the sole purpose of pitching resumes for people that aren’t an exact fit. A large portion of Corporate America is dedicated to telling people that they aren’t “good enough”. Don’t add yourself to the “No list” by not sending your resume. Let HR do their job & maintain job security. One of three things will happen:
Get the Job:
If you’re really lucky, you may just get that job you thought you were under qualified for.
Get a Different Job:
If the HR person is really good at their job, they will add you to their database. Then when a different job comes up, they have your contact info and resume in the system. Ultimately, it could lead to a job you like even better.
Everyone Moves On:
Worst case scenario, they pitch your resume, forget your name, and move on. In that case, it won’t hurt anything when the next job is posted.
Long story short, next time you see that CEO Job, go for it. Who knows the combination of garbage man, technical recruiter, and part-time mechanic may be that “one in a million” combination the company is looking for in their next innovative young CEO.
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