when there are no words, just say fuzzy
Ironically, as I sit here and write, there is someone on my MSN who is speaking to me about his girlfriend who’s having problems finding a job. My advice to her was ‘get focused and be specific about what you want.’ It’s easier to get in the door by being the right fit for a niche (especially at the right time).
It’s also ironic because I just finished my 4th time through David Armano’s ‘Fuzzy Tail’ SlideShare presentation. Have a look…
It’s funny how fuzzy (a concept I’ve based my entire career around) only applies once you’re in. Until you’re in, fuzzy seems unintentional and volatile (to the people who want to hire you).
Fact is, most students coming out of school have no idea what they want to do. They know what they like but they haven’t a clue how to decide which they like more and which they like less. “Why should I sacrifice any of my interests?” is something I remember thinking.
You have two choices as I see it. You either position yourself to fit the niche, or you throw yourself into a whole lot of niches and get down to the fuzz. The underlying truth is that all you are really choosing is how hard you want to work. But if your work is a representation of you (and your many interests), then it’s easier just to ask “How badly do I want to be me?”
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