I know it is crazy, but I am really enjoying my job search. LinkedIn is my app of choice. I look at each job post like it is my future mate. Will we get along? Do we have the same interests? Can I make him happy, but more importantly, can he make me happy?
Now that we have gotten used to working in a remote environment, the world has opened up to me. But do I really want someone who I will only get to see across a screen? Maybe in person once a quarter?
I love the screeners. Those wonderful recruiters who have to listen to people like me day in and day out sell ourselves. But every once in a while I get a recruiter who sells me on the company. I get a glimpse into what my day-to-day world will look like. A peek behind the curtains to who I will be working with. And occasionally a laugh or two.
Then the big date. Is it crazy that when I get ready for my Zoom or Teams interview I even put on a little bit of perfume? Not really, because it is part of who I am and I want to portray my authentic self. I put on a little bit of make up, but what I get really excited about is lipstick! Since I won’t be wearing a mask, I can wear my beloved lipstick again. What color to wear? The red that makes me feel confident, or just the lip balm that helps the chapped lips I have from wearing a mask all the time. Even if I choose the latter, I always wear color, because confidence is queen.
Interviews are fun. I have always loved them – although usually it is me interviewing a client for a case study or someone to work for me. But the opportunity to have a conversation with someone who can talk back and not just lick my face; that is what I love. I had an interview recently where my future boss and I laughed about my preference for using AP Style Guide and hers for the Chicago Manual of Style.
I wonder if our difference of opinion on the Oxford comma is what cost me that job. Regardless, on to the next date – I mean interview. Gotta run and put on some lipstick.
Edie Rodetsky 