In a world of "it's not what you know, it's who you know," job hunting can be intimidating. I have recently picked up What Color Is Your Parachute by Richard Bolles. I have only finished the first chapter, and it has already been an interesting read. The main point that I have picked up so far is similar to the idiom I mention in the first sentence, it is not about your skills, but about how you interview. In my limited previous experience, I have found this to be true. One of my first interviews for an internship last summer I completely fumbled. I thought I was prepared, and while I may have had all the skills and experience they were looking for, I could feel that the vibe in the office just wasn't meshing. An interview later in the Spring turned out to be much better. After feeling rejected from other opportunities, I felt vulnerable, and to be honest, desperate. I went in knowing that I was skilled and perfectly capable to fulfill any duties they threw my way. What I focused on in that interview was truly being myself, and focusing on my charisma. I wanted them to see who I truly was, and that I would mesh well with everyone in the office. Lo and behold, I nailed the interviews and was offered the internship.
In a world where we must become friends with technology, separate ourselves from everyone else with our same background, and still find our passion, I think it goes without saying that job-hunting is a dreadful process. I am looking forward to sharing all that I learn, and find powerful, from this book.
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