While watching TV awhile back I saw a perfect example of a Gen X’er trying to get a job that they were not qualified to do from the show Suburgatory. This dude was trying to be a hipster (which he wasn’t) and shows how dumb it makes you look when you aren’t being true to yourself and lying simply to get the J.O.B.
Although the video is so far out there and funny as heck – it’s never a good idea to pretend you have the skills for the job you are applying for. Click the picture and take a look >
Here are my take-away’s:
- Never apply to a job where you don’t hold the skills, qualifications and experience - it will come back to bite you.
- Be yourself - or you’ll come off looking like a douche-bag.
- There are no social media gurus and if you really don’t do social – don’t act or talk like you do.
- Act your age - they’re going to know you’re old when they see you. Playing hip only gets you so far.
- It’s never good to lie to get a job or anything else, for that matter
Can you add any more? I’m sure there are plenty.