Are You Ready for the Opportunities Coming Your Way?
Are you ready for the opportunities coming your way? Most of you would say yes. But are you ready? This is an important question to ponder.
When I first started working, I wanted to join a particular industry but I did not have the knowledge or experience. I read the magazines, took down newspaper clippings. I applied for jobs and get no reply. When someone finally agreed to see me, I was really excited. I wanted everything to go well. The night before the meeting, I scouted the area making sure I will be on time. For the meeting, I even carried two giant folders to proof that I was prepared to join the industry.
The conversation started casually and I expressed I wanted to join the industry. The peson asked me a few basic questions related to the industry. I could not answer. He then passed me to another person, the conversation was pleasent but I know nothing good would come out of it.
When I got back into my car. I cried my eyes out. All my preparation amounted to nothing. Years of newspaper clipping means nothing as I do not have indept and basic knowledge. The internet was at its infant stage, information is not easy to come by but this is not an excuse. I thought I was ready, but I am not. I tried to reach out again, but I heard nothing since.
From that experience since, I make sure I over prepare for everything. I would ask what is the most basic thing that I am missing? I would play out as many scenarios as possible. But this experience has also lead me to paranoia. That I am never good enough, I am never ready. I suppose it is the paranoid that survives.
Are you ready? Answer truthfully.
Did I finally join the industry? I did not. However, I managed to make friends with those who are in that industry. All of them said I dodged a huge bullet, as the industry was slowly in declined.