I checked my email right after posting my answers. In my inbox, I had a rejection notice from a phone interview I had today. The interview went well, but by the end of it, I realized I wasn't a good fit. I am overqualified in experience, intelligence and education. It was for a nonprofit. I had to ask the poor guy to clarify every question because his were utterly vague. I think that's the problem with his nonprofit too-- you can't be all things to all people... unless you're God. Plus, he asked some illegal questions about personal life. I was talking to my mom afterwards and her take was, "run it by your sister and cousin." (My sister is a MBA and my cousin is a JD.) I really need to pray because I'm in a very bizarre space of wanting to transition in a terrible job market.
adjectives:
creative/imaginative: in a problem-solving, new frame/metaphor kind of way. Not a glitter and crayon kind of way.
intelligent: quick learner/processor, good problem solver
outgoing/amiable: enjoy working with others, fine talking with strangers
autonomous (need to work on this): I'm capable of coming up with ideas/strategies/etc.
flexible: deal well with change
humorous: find humor and make jokes (puns mostly)
verbal: write and talk well
energetic: sometimes because of running and sometimes because of coffee
interested/curious: in people, ideas, most anything really-- and will work to figure it out
dependable: in three years at my job, I ran five minutes late once. And, I was still there before my students. if I say I'll do it, I'll do it even if it means staying up all night.
reflective: especially when teaching, think about what I did, what went well and didn't go well, figure out why and how to improve.
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Hey Joy, I thought your last two post were very self reflective and honest. I really enjoyed reading them. I hope you find work that you absolutely love that feeds your body, mind, soul and heart.
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