The Big Idea - Job Search episode

Donny Deutsch

This is what I love and should be doing test

When I was a kid, what was it that I loved? Before the world and teachers got to me.

What has been the best day I had at work in the last 5 years

If there were no rules, if I could write the script, what would I do?

Who makes me jealous? Who out of my buddies and friends is doing something that I would love to do?

Donny’s guests:
What am I passionate about? If you love music, then get a job there, even if it is just sweeping.

This is interesting because at the Wealth Mastery event, they stated that passion is not important. They say doing ordinary things long term (I forget the exact phrase) is the way to success and wealth. Work shouldn’t be exciting they say. We’re all trying to be inspired and searching for something that is not there, instead of just getting to work.

When you are 90, what are you going to look on and celebrate?

What environment works for me?

Volunteer and test it.

Ask yourself, in your gut, what is holding you back?

At an interview, turn the table – come in and say, “This sounds like a great opportunity, I want to make sure that I am making the right decision, and this is a good fit for me, why do think that this company would be a good place for me to work.”

When building a resume:
Have website on it if it relates
Accomplishments need to correlate to jobs you’ve had

Important Tip:
No more generic cover letters. Be more specific.
i.e. I really like what your company has done with Ikea .... etc....