The economy is down. Outsourcing is up. Globalization is in. And college grads have recently been let out. This has placed a great number of unemployed people out on the streets looking for work. Some timely advice is warranted.
For the past 20 years, I’ve worked for a heavenly CEO (figuratively speaking) in a New York City Fortune 500 company. Prior to that, I spent 15 years working for another heavenly CEO (literally speaking) as a Catholic priest in a monastic community. Oddly enough, the work remained similar in both jobs. But the incentive plans varied greatly.
Here’s my practical list of worldly and otherworldly advice for getting that perfect job :
1 – Suicide is no longer an effective strategy for initiating a job search ;
2 – Employers continue to remain more interested in your personal passion than a PowerPoint presentation;
3 – The ability to manage anxiety, ambiguity and uncertainty is more valuable than a MBA in Finance;
4 – Developing a greater sense of humor and openness to surprise gives you a competitive advantage in the marketplace;
5 – Selling your soul to gain employment is bad for business and prolongs your stay in Purgatory.
P.S. If you’re thinking about writing me, give in to the temptation. I love getting mail ... and being influenced by what you have to say. Please contact me at www.kennythemonk.com
