We’re taught from a young age that time is precious. Phrases like ‘waste of time’, ‘wild goose chase’ and ‘lost cause’ all infer that time hasn’t been spent to reap the best reward. You’ll probably need more than two hands to count the number of times you’ve heard someone say they’re ‘too busy’. You’ve most likely said this yourself at least once within the last month. There’s a whole lot of guilt surrounding not being busy.
Interviews have always come with a healthy dose of nerve-inducing feelings. How can I impress the interviewer? How can I highlight my main strengths and compatibility for the role? How will my interviewer perceive me? Am I skilled enough? Am I likeable? Am I hireable?
In an ever competitive job market, the interviewing process has evolved from being more than just a case of what you know, but also who you are as a person. Relying on experience and merit is no longer sufficient. You’ll need a few extra ticks in the box to set you apart from your competition.
In an ever competitive age where the evolution of the digital realm continues to grow and grow, and we have access to glimpses of people’s lives from around the globe (whether that’s friends, acquaintances, celebrities, or other people we’re never likely to meet in real life), it’s all too easy to get wrapped up in a rose-tinted world of bliss and perfection, viewing failure as a giant grey gloom cloud in contrast. In other words: failure is something to be avoided at all costs.