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A Reality Check From Punk Rock HR

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July 9, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Confidence


I love Laurie Ruettimann’s posts on Punk Rock HR. There’s just something about her ability to “Tell It Like It Is” that really appeals to me. And once again, she is right on the money.

In a recent post, Punk Rock HR’s Best Advice for Job Seekers, Laurie outlines the one piece of advice that current job seekers are most in need of.

That advice?

Stop being needy.

She couldn’t be more right. When I read this article, I realized that it is written for the benefit of people who are already in the workforce and who are looking to change jobs/careers. However, this is also great advice for New Grads who are looking for Entry Level Jobs as well.

When you are applying for a job after graduation, it’s easy to come across as needy. It could be an over-reliance on the support your parents, the weight of your student loans, or the realization that you don’t know what you want to do with your life. Regardless, being needy is a major turn-off for employers.

I guess Laurie said it best when she writes about people bringing…

…psychological baggage into our interviews. There’s no bigger turn-off than a clingy, needy, desperate candidate who lacks confidence and self-awareness.

If you lack meaning in your life, and if you feel disconnected from the ones you love, a job will not fill that void.

I would suggest reading the whole article. It might change your perspective on interviewing.

Thoughts? Comments? Respond below!

2 Responses to “A Reality Check From Punk Rock HR”

  1. The advice also applies to people who are dating.

    Needy
    people
    always
    lose.

  2. Trevor Wilson says:

    Agreed!

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