You Are Not Who You Think You Are
Communication is crucial in any job search. Poor communication with a resume, telephone call or interview will hurt your chances of getting a job. Good communication skill will help you get a job. These two points are obvious. The problem is you don't know which one you are; poor or good.
You don't know because it is tough to see yourself through other people's eyes. It is not only tough but almost impossible to do it. It is impossible because you are too close to the subject matter. Many of us think we know how other people see us. If we are right it is because we have listened to people who have volunteered constructive criticism. Many of us don't listen to it unless we have to.
Take this simple test to see what style you have. Write down five words that would describe your personality and how you think others see you. Write these down on a piece of paper. Now ask 5 friends and/or family members who will be honest with you to each write down 5 words that best describe your personality and how they see you. Don't give any more details just ask for the 5 words.
Once you get the words they write, see how many of them compare to what you wrote down. If you have picked honest people and have more than 4 of the same words with most of them, you have a pretty good idea of how people view you. If less than 4, this is your reality check.
Try it and let me know what results you get.
Let's Get Started!
Jeff
You don't know because it is tough to see yourself through other people's eyes. It is not only tough but almost impossible to do it. It is impossible because you are too close to the subject matter. Many of us think we know how other people see us. If we are right it is because we have listened to people who have volunteered constructive criticism. Many of us don't listen to it unless we have to.
Take this simple test to see what style you have. Write down five words that would describe your personality and how you think others see you. Write these down on a piece of paper. Now ask 5 friends and/or family members who will be honest with you to each write down 5 words that best describe your personality and how they see you. Don't give any more details just ask for the 5 words.
Once you get the words they write, see how many of them compare to what you wrote down. If you have picked honest people and have more than 4 of the same words with most of them, you have a pretty good idea of how people view you. If less than 4, this is your reality check.
Try it and let me know what results you get.
Let's Get Started!
Jeff
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