If you read last
week's post, you are ready now to navigate back into the workforce. If you need
to catch up with us read here. In order to
prepare effectively you must think about what you bring to the table. Oprah
Winfrey is quoted as saying "When you bring excellence to a room. they
will find you a seat." I will share two points we can add that will make
us appealing to a new opportunity or invaluable to the employer that furlough
you.
If you are looking for a
new job situation, be prepared to practice "The Power of Nunchi”. This is
a book written by Euny Hong. The word "nunchi translates into eye measure
and listening skills. This can be incorporated into a job interview. It enables
you to make assessments about a business or social situation quickly. Your
chances of success increase when you can read a room, make connections, and
come across as well informed.
The listening aspect of
Nunchi is utilize by hearing what the interviewer wants from you and being able
to convey that you can deliver. Be prepared to offer a solution in case you are
ask a hypothetical question. Do some research that goes beyond the job posting
that got you in the room.
If you are navigating a
return to a place or industry of prior employment, bring flexibility back with
you. The thought of "I 've been doing this for 5,10 years or longer and I
know what I am doing" may have been acceptable in March. Now factor in social distancing,
wearing a mask and the other possibilities that await you. Are you ready? A
limited capacity is projected initially in hotels, casinos, and entertainment
venues. The measure of flexibility may extend to you. Ask yourself how flexible
you can be if you could return next week. That would give you time to mentally
prepare. An NFL coach can motivate an entire 53-man roster to get ready for a
game in 6 days. We only have to motivate ourselves.
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