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Member You - American Idol’s Top 7 Lessons for Job Seekers
If You Could Advertise Alcohol, Smoking Or Gambling, Which One Would It Be And Why?
Alcohol advertising is fiercely competitive and at the same time immensely creative. This relationship is intriguing, as I believe that intense competition fuels agencies to raise the standards of excellence in achieving innovative communications. This competition, well observed in the beer/lager market introduces an element of creative pressure on agencies to create effective communications. I would like to work with that pressure as it inspires originality and excellence in crafting a memorable campaign.Advertising alcohol would allow for intensely engaging and fresh communications to try to allure and captivate consumers to the brand. This is significant for the vodka market for example, Smirnoff, Absolut, WKD etc have a similar audience yet achieving allegiance and belief into one brand is where thoughtful, engaging and commercially
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Alcohol advertising is fiercely competitive and at the same time immensely creative. This relationship is intriguing, as I believe that intense competition fuels agencies to raise the standards of excellence in achieving innovative communications. This competition, well observed in the beer/lager market introduces an element of creative pressure on agencies to create effective communications. I would like to work with that pressure as it inspires originality and excellence in crafting a memorable campaign.Advertising alcohol would allow for intensely engaging and fresh communications to try to allure and captivate consumers to the brand. This is significant for the vodka market for example, Smirnoff, Absolut, WKD etc have a similar audience yet achieving allegiance and belief into one brand is where thoughtful, engaging and commercially
5. Personality matters.
The winner of AI is rarely the best singer. That’s simply not enough. He or she must also have a personality that fits the image of an idol; one that people will love.
Likewise, the winner of a job interview is not necessarily the person with the best skills. Personality matters. An interview is no place to be timid or low-key… or arrogant and loud. People want to hire people they like. Let your likeable (yet professional) personality show.
6. Don’t take it personally if you don’t get the job.
The odds of winning the AI contest are astronomical, even for extraordinarily talented singers. Yet many contestants are heartbroken, shocked, or outraged when they find out they won’t be receiving the “golden ticket” that allows them to advance to the next round. Some swear at the judges and even look ready to punch someone (usually Simon) in the face (no wonder beefy security men are lurking just out of sight of the cameras)!
AI fans may remember William Hung. He was virtually la
Keep Your Kids Occupied and Your Business Growing!
How many times have you been in the middle of a major deadline with a business project or assignment, when, all of a sudden, your home office door opens, and it's your child saying "Mommy/Daddy, I'm bored......" ?You usually just groan and say "Honey, go play with your toys or watch tv...." Children - especially young children - get bored easily. They need a constant string of activities to keep themselves occupied.Well, sometimes that works and sometimes you have to stop what you're doing and think of an activity to keep your child busy and out of your hair for awhile.One of the more popular activities for children is making art projects. They absolutely love art!All of us can probably remember how great it felt when we were in grade school and drew or painted a picture of our house or a special friend. Why did
The Fox network’s hit reality show American Idol (AI) is watched by millions of viewers. Whether or not you’re a fan of the show, it has some valuable lessons if you’re in the market for a new job.
How many times have you been in the middle of a major deadline with a business project or assignment, when, all of a sudden, your home office door opens, and it's your child saying "Mommy/Daddy, I'm bored......" ?You usually just groan and say "Honey, go play with your toys or watch tv...." Children - especially young children - get bored easily. They need a constant string of activities to keep themselves occupied.Well, sometimes that works and sometimes you have to stop what you're doing and think of an activity to keep your child busy and out of your hair for awhile.One of the more popular activities for children is making art projects. They absolutely love art!All of us can probably remember how great it felt when we were in grade school and drew or painted a picture of our house or a special friend. Why did
After all, an audition is very much like a job interview, and the panel of judges are like hiring managers--some are encouraging, sensitive and polite, while others can be negative, insensitive and downright mean. (Fortunately, most hiring managers are more like AI judges Randy Jackson or Paula Abdul than judge Simon Cowell.)
Here are seven lessons job seekers can learn from AI:
1. Determine whether you’ve chosen the right career path.
Many of us fantasize about being a rich and famous pop star or rock singer. Very few of us actually decide to pursue that as a serious career path.
During the second episode of the 2007 season of AI, Simon said to one contestant, “This is not the career path for you.” That was actually kinder than most of his rejections, but he made a valid point. As with any type of job, just fantasizing about doing it is not enough. Even wanting it more than anything in the world is not enough. You have to be right for the career, and the career has to be right for you.
See related Lesson 3.
2. Research the position and the company.
This season a contestant told the panel he’d seen only one or two episodes of AI and wasn’t a fan. That’s like saying during an interview, “I haven’t bothered to read the job description or research your company. But I think this place sucks.”
Many contestants are shocked at Simon’s scathing comments. Haven’t they ever watched the show? They should not only watch it, they should record every episode and study every comment and decision made by the judges!
Doing research about the position and the company is one of the most important—and most often ignored—steps you can take to boost your chances of success. With the world of information available on the Internet, there’s no excuse for not doing such research.
3. Know your strengths and make sure you have the right skills for the job.
This is probably more difficult for AI contestants than regular job seekers. Some are clearly delusional about their singing talent (or lack thereof). But many are encouraged to compete by their friends, family members, and even singing coaches who rave about their abilities!
One female contestant who had been rejected by all three judges refused to accept their apparent failure to recognize her talent. “I’ve had 10 years of formal singing lessons!” she argued. “My coach says I have great talent!”
Don’t rely on opinions from family or friends -- or paid coaches whose motive is to suck your money by encouraging you to keep trying (and keep paying them).
If doing an accurate self-assessment would be difficult, try to get honest opinions from people who have no reason to spare your feelings, nor incentive to lie.
Discover your true strengths—and your weaknesses. Compare your strengths, talents and skills to those required for the position, and make sure they match.
4. Anticipate likely questions; prepare great answers.
“Why are you here?” and “Do you really think you can win?” are questions often asked of AI contestants. All should expect those questions and be prepared to answer them.
As with many job interview questions, they seem unnecessary because the answers should be obvious, right? But even with such simple, basic questions, the answers will vary quite a bit—and often give the interviewer good insights into the personality of those giving them.
Take the “Do you really think you can win?” question as an example and compare these actual answers:
Contestant One: “Yes.”
Contestant Two: “Absolutely! I’ve been an AI fan since the beginning. I know what you’re looking for, and I’m going to rock your world!”
While some may think that second answer is a bit much, it made Simon and the other judges visibly sit up and pay close attention—quite an accomplishment when you consider the volume of excruciatingly bad auditions those exhausted judges had already endured that day!
What you say is very important; but so is how you say it.
5. Personality matters.
The winner of AI is rarely the best singer. That’s simply not enough. He or she must also have a personality that fits the image of an idol; one that people will love.
Likewise, the winner of a job interview is not necessarily the person with the best skills. Personality matters. An interview is no place to be timid or low-key… or arrogant and loud. People want to hire people they like. Let your likeable (yet professional) personality show.
6. Don’t take it personally if you don’t get the job.
The odds of winning the AI contest are astronomical, even for extraordinarily talented singers. Yet many contestants are heartbroken, shocked, or outraged when they find out they won’t be receiving the “golden ticket” that allows them to advance to the next round. Some swear at the judges and even look ready to punch someone (usually Simon) in the face (no wonder beefy security men are lurking just out of sight of the cameras)!
AI fans may remember William Hung. He was virtually lau
Working At Home (The Apartment Manager)
If you can work it out, and I know it’s not easy to do, the benefits of working at home are extraordinary.First, if you’re a single parent, like I am, then you are always there for your children when and if they need you.Second, you don’t commute. You save money on gas, wear and tear on your vehicle, cut down on pollution, and the more your vehicle sits in the carport the more you start thinking about reducing costly insurance premiums.But also, there is less wear and tear on you.You’re not frustrated or frightened in traffic.You’re not under pressure because you have to be somewhere at a certain time.That’s not to say there aren’t problems working at home.There are.But, I feel blessed to have this job on many levels.Am I getting rich?No, I’m lucky if I break even each month.
ust fantasizing about doing it is not enough. Even wanting it more than anything in the world is not enough. You have to be right for the career, and the career has to be right for you.
If you can work it out, and I know it’s not easy to do, the benefits of working at home are extraordinary.First, if you’re a single parent, like I am, then you are always there for your children when and if they need you.Second, you don’t commute. You save money on gas, wear and tear on your vehicle, cut down on pollution, and the more your vehicle sits in the carport the more you start thinking about reducing costly insurance premiums.But also, there is less wear and tear on you.You’re not frustrated or frightened in traffic.You’re not under pressure because you have to be somewhere at a certain time.That’s not to say there aren’t problems working at home.There are.But, I feel blessed to have this job on many levels.Am I getting rich?No, I’m lucky if I break even each month.
See related Lesson 3.
2. Research the position and the company.
This season a contestant told the panel he’d seen only one or two episodes of AI and wasn’t a fan. That’s like saying during an interview, “I haven’t bothered to read the job description or research your company. But I think this place sucks.”
Many contestants are shocked at Simon’s scathing comments. Haven’t they ever watched the show? They should not only watch it, they should record every episode and study every comment and decision made by the judges!
Doing research about the position and the company is one of the most important—and most often ignored—steps you can take to boost your chances of success. With the world of information available on the Internet, there’s no excuse for not doing such research.
3. Know your strengths and make sure you have the right skills for the job.
This is probably more difficult for AI contestants than regular job seekers. Some are clearly delusional about their singing talent (or lack thereof). But many are encouraged to compete by their friends, family members, and even singing coaches who rave about their abilities!
One female contestant who had been rejected by all three judges refused to accept their apparent failure to recognize her talent. “I’ve had 10 years of formal singing lessons!” she argued. “My coach says I have great talent!”
Don’t rely on opinions from family or friends -- or paid coaches whose motive is to suck your money by encouraging you to keep trying (and keep paying them).
If doing an accurate self-assessment would be difficult, try to get honest opinions from people who have no reason to spare your feelings, nor incentive to lie.
Discover your true strengths—and your weaknesses. Compare your strengths, talents and skills to those required for the position, and make sure they match.
4. Anticipate likely questions; prepare great answers.
“Why are you here?” and “Do you really think you can win?” are questions often asked of AI contestants. All should expect those questions and be prepared to answer them.
As with many job interview questions, they seem unnecessary because the answers should be obvious, right? But even with such simple, basic questions, the answers will vary quite a bit—and often give the interviewer good insights into the personality of those giving them.
Take the “Do you really think you can win?” question as an example and compare these actual answers:
Contestant One: “Yes.”
Contestant Two: “Absolutely! I’ve been an AI fan since the beginning. I know what you’re looking for, and I’m going to rock your world!”
While some may think that second answer is a bit much, it made Simon and the other judges visibly sit up and pay close attention—quite an accomplishment when you consider the volume of excruciatingly bad auditions those exhausted judges had already endured that day!
What you say is very important; but so is how you say it.
5. Personality matters.
The winner of AI is rarely the best singer. That’s simply not enough. He or she must also have a personality that fits the image of an idol; one that people will love.
Likewise, the winner of a job interview is not necessarily the person with the best skills. Personality matters. An interview is no place to be timid or low-key… or arrogant and loud. People want to hire people they like. Let your likeable (yet professional) personality show.
6. Don’t take it personally if you don’t get the job.
The odds of winning the AI contest are astronomical, even for extraordinarily talented singers. Yet many contestants are heartbroken, shocked, or outraged when they find out they won’t be receiving the “golden ticket” that allows them to advance to the next round. Some swear at the judges and even look ready to punch someone (usually Simon) in the face (no wonder beefy security men are lurking just out of sight of the cameras)!
AI fans may remember William Hung. He was virtually la
To Shred Or Not To Shred - That Is The Question
Records management is one of the most important elements of good business management, and there are several instances when you need to destroy your records for the good of your customer and for your own protection.1. You Don't Want To Break The Law, Do You?Your business or organization must comply with regulations and laws. These regulations require that your business or company protect vital information when it is discarded. HIPAA and the GLB act needs certain physical safety measures such as shredding or proper document destruction to be done to meet this requirement.2. Make Your Clients HappyOftentimes, individuals are afraid of identity theft and invasion of privacy through those pertinent information that your company's records database contains. It is your sole responsibility as the records manager to destroy
ills for the job.
Records management is one of the most important elements of good business management, and there are several instances when you need to destroy your records for the good of your customer and for your own protection.1. You Don't Want To Break The Law, Do You?Your business or organization must comply with regulations and laws. These regulations require that your business or company protect vital information when it is discarded. HIPAA and the GLB act needs certain physical safety measures such as shredding or proper document destruction to be done to meet this requirement.2. Make Your Clients HappyOftentimes, individuals are afraid of identity theft and invasion of privacy through those pertinent information that your company's records database contains. It is your sole responsibility as the records manager to destroy
This is probably more difficult for AI contestants than regular job seekers. Some are clearly delusional about their singing talent (or lack thereof). But many are encouraged to compete by their friends, family members, and even singing coaches who rave about their abilities!
One female contestant who had been rejected by all three judges refused to accept their apparent failure to recognize her talent. “I’ve had 10 years of formal singing lessons!” she argued. “My coach says I have great talent!”
Don’t rely on opinions from family or friends -- or paid coaches whose motive is to suck your money by encouraging you to keep trying (and keep paying them).
If doing an accurate self-assessment would be difficult, try to get honest opinions from people who have no reason to spare your feelings, nor incentive to lie.
Discover your true strengths—and your weaknesses. Compare your strengths, talents and skills to those required for the position, and make sure they match.
4. Anticipate likely questions; prepare great answers.
“Why are you here?” and “Do you really think you can win?” are questions often asked of AI contestants. All should expect those questions and be prepared to answer them.
As with many job interview questions, they seem unnecessary because the answers should be obvious, right? But even with such simple, basic questions, the answers will vary quite a bit—and often give the interviewer good insights into the personality of those giving them.
Take the “Do you really think you can win?” question as an example and compare these actual answers:
Contestant One: “Yes.”
Contestant Two: “Absolutely! I’ve been an AI fan since the beginning. I know what you’re looking for, and I’m going to rock your world!”
While some may think that second answer is a bit much, it made Simon and the other judges visibly sit up and pay close attention—quite an accomplishment when you consider the volume of excruciatingly bad auditions those exhausted judges had already endured that day!
What you say is very important; but so is how you say it.
5. Personality matters.
The winner of AI is rarely the best singer. That’s simply not enough. He or she must also have a personality that fits the image of an idol; one that people will love.
Likewise, the winner of a job interview is not necessarily the person with the best skills. Personality matters. An interview is no place to be timid or low-key… or arrogant and loud. People want to hire people they like. Let your likeable (yet professional) personality show.
6. Don’t take it personally if you don’t get the job.
The odds of winning the AI contest are astronomical, even for extraordinarily talented singers. Yet many contestants are heartbroken, shocked, or outraged when they find out they won’t be receiving the “golden ticket” that allows them to advance to the next round. Some swear at the judges and even look ready to punch someone (usually Simon) in the face (no wonder beefy security men are lurking just out of sight of the cameras)!
AI fans may remember William Hung. He was virtually la
Useful Information About Postage
Postage stamps were first issued in the United Kingdom (Great Britain). Rowland Hill, a staff member, of the British Post Office was the inventor of the first postage stamp. The first stamp introduced by the British Post Office restructuring, under which it transposed the fee for postage, from the receiver to the sender of the mail, also introduced the 1-ounce mail with flat rate postage, to any place in Britain regardless of the distance. The only nation in the world, which does not bear a name, but always features a photograph of its reigning monarch, on its stamps is Great Britain.Postage has come a long way since its inception, and is now available in a variety of forms and dimensions. There are also a variety of postage stamps available that depicts diverse cultures and geographical features. Many postage stamps also have birds and
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Postage stamps were first issued in the United Kingdom (Great Britain). Rowland Hill, a staff member, of the British Post Office was the inventor of the first postage stamp. The first stamp introduced by the British Post Office restructuring, under which it transposed the fee for postage, from the receiver to the sender of the mail, also introduced the 1-ounce mail with flat rate postage, to any place in Britain regardless of the distance. The only nation in the world, which does not bear a name, but always features a photograph of its reigning monarch, on its stamps is Great Britain.Postage has come a long way since its inception, and is now available in a variety of forms and dimensions. There are also a variety of postage stamps available that depicts diverse cultures and geographical features. Many postage stamps also have birds and
“Why are you here?” and “Do you really think you can win?” are questions often asked of AI contestants. All should expect those questions and be prepared to answer them.
As with many job interview questions, they seem unnecessary because the answers should be obvious, right? But even with such simple, basic questions, the answers will vary quite a bit—and often give the interviewer good insights into the personality of those giving them.
Take the “Do you really think you can win?” question as an example and compare these actual answers:
Contestant One: “Yes.”
Contestant Two: “Absolutely! I’ve been an AI fan since the beginning. I know what you’re looking for, and I’m going to rock your world!”
While some may think that second answer is a bit much, it made Simon and the other judges visibly sit up and pay close attention—quite an accomplishment when you consider the volume of excruciatingly bad auditions those exhausted judges had already endured that day!
What you say is very important; but so is how you say it.
5. Personality matters.
The winner of AI is rarely the best singer. That’s simply not enough. He or she must also have a personality that fits the image of an idol; one that people will love.
Likewise, the winner of a job interview is not necessarily the person with the best skills. Personality matters. An interview is no place to be timid or low-key… or arrogant and loud. People want to hire people they like. Let your likeable (yet professional) personality show.
6. Don’t take it personally if you don’t get the job.
The odds of winning the AI contest are astronomical, even for extraordinarily talented singers. Yet many contestants are heartbroken, shocked, or outraged when they find out they won’t be receiving the “golden ticket” that allows them to advance to the next round. Some swear at the judges and even look ready to punch someone (usually Simon) in the face (no wonder beefy security men are lurking just out of sight of the cameras)!
AI fans may remember William Hung. He was virtually la
Send a Thank-you Letter After the Interview
There are several things you should do immediately after the interview, but one of the most important things you must do is to send a 'Thank-you letter'.Although this is not a cover letter in the traditional sense of the word this follow-up letter is a valuable device to follow up your interview. When you think about it, probably because not many people are thanked, especially for an interview, it works wonders to keep your name in their mind.Sending a short handwritten 'Thank-you letter' after the interview will only take you a couple of minutes, yet the effect could carry you through at least to the next stage, if not to an immediate job offer.Don't think you might lose by sending this. If you weren't going to get the job anyway, it won't make any diference, but if you are in with a chance it could tip the balance of th
ay it.
There are several things you should do immediately after the interview, but one of the most important things you must do is to send a 'Thank-you letter'.Although this is not a cover letter in the traditional sense of the word this follow-up letter is a valuable device to follow up your interview. When you think about it, probably because not many people are thanked, especially for an interview, it works wonders to keep your name in their mind.Sending a short handwritten 'Thank-you letter' after the interview will only take you a couple of minutes, yet the effect could carry you through at least to the next stage, if not to an immediate job offer.Don't think you might lose by sending this. If you weren't going to get the job anyway, it won't make any diference, but if you are in with a chance it could tip the balance of th
5. Personality matters.
The winner of AI is rarely the best singer. That’s simply not enough. He or she must also have a personality that fits the image of an idol; one that people will love.
Likewise, the winner of a job interview is not necessarily the person with the best skills. Personality matters. An interview is no place to be timid or low-key… or arrogant and loud. People want to hire people they like. Let your likeable (yet professional) personality show.
6. Don’t take it personally if you don’t get the job.
The odds of winning the AI contest are astronomical, even for extraordinarily talented singers. Yet many contestants are heartbroken, shocked, or outraged when they find out they won’t be receiving the “golden ticket” that allows them to advance to the next round. Some swear at the judges and even look ready to punch someone (usually Simon) in the face (no wonder beefy security men are lurking just out of sight of the cameras)!
AI fans may remember William Hung. He was virtually laughed off the stage during his audition. But despite being unanimously rejected, he became sought-after and famous (for a while) in his own right. This would never have happened if he’d shown anger, disgust, or arrogance at not “getting the job.”
For every available job, there are likely dozens of highly qualified applicants. Accept that the odds are usually against you.
Disappointment is natural. But becoming angry at the decision maker will do you absolutely no good. Remain professional, receive feedback graciously, and think about how to improve your chances of winning the next job. You never know what other opportunities you may be sabotaging if you show negative behavior!
7. Don’t give up on your dreams.
Can you imagine if former AI contestant (and current successful singer and Academy Award nominee) Jennifer Hudson had given up on her dreams after being voted off the show during the third season?
Persevere! If you truly have the talent, skills, and passion to fulfill your dreams, and you’ve accepted the lessons of this article, don’t let anyone discourage you.
Go forth and live the life you’ve imagined!
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