"I know I'm smart. I know I went to Stanford." Sorry, but that just completely spoiled my enthusiasm to listen further. That statement makes you guys come off as completely self-congratulatory. I know that statement wasn't meant to be bragging, but it is totally off putting. Great, you are smart; you went to Stanford....
In this video; I thought I heard the words " People say no in there heads ". So I know this means that one MUST maintain a positive mental attitude during the negotiations OR any life encounter like lets say a job interview etc. I could be wrong but what do you think ?
@mokienatrix As mentioned earlier in this video series, the recruiter-candidate relationship is *adverserial*. I think the point here was that you have to look out for your own interests, by appearing as qualified as possible, and then learn some very valuable skills by doing. Of course the recruiter would prefer to hire someone who already excelled at this skill and skip over you - they're interests are NOT your interests.
The comment about not saying no to work is huge! I was once asked to take the lead on a project to create an entire Flex based web application. I was asked if I could do it, and have something showable within a day. I said yes. The thing is, I'd never even LOOKED at the Flex coding language. I stayed up all night long reading documentation and by the next day I had already prototyped a quick demo showing it off. It wasn't the prettiest code, but I got the work done and the client was pleased.
The recruiters I've talked to disagree completely and say people should never apply for jobs they are not actually qualified to do. If I am not familiar with a program that the job requires, I am in effect asking the employer to take the time and expense to train me, which is especially daft in a short-term position.
I appreciate the idea that you can't know till you ask, but this wastes everyone's time--mine, the potential employer's, and the qualified person they end up hiring.
@mystisohorney you're far too sensitive mystisohorney
randomhero20022 1 week ago
"I know I'm smart. I know I went to Stanford." Sorry, but that just completely spoiled my enthusiasm to listen further. That statement makes you guys come off as completely self-congratulatory. I know that statement wasn't meant to be bragging, but it is totally off putting. Great, you are smart; you went to Stanford....
mystisohorney 2 weeks ago
In this video; I thought I heard the words " People say no in there heads ". So I know this means that one MUST maintain a positive mental attitude during the negotiations OR any life encounter like lets say a job interview etc. I could be wrong but what do you think ?
64Albere 1 month ago
@mokienatrix As mentioned earlier in this video series, the recruiter-candidate relationship is *adverserial*. I think the point here was that you have to look out for your own interests, by appearing as qualified as possible, and then learn some very valuable skills by doing. Of course the recruiter would prefer to hire someone who already excelled at this skill and skip over you - they're interests are NOT your interests.
iamleda 1 year ago
The comment about not saying no to work is huge! I was once asked to take the lead on a project to create an entire Flex based web application. I was asked if I could do it, and have something showable within a day. I said yes. The thing is, I'd never even LOOKED at the Flex coding language. I stayed up all night long reading documentation and by the next day I had already prototyped a quick demo showing it off. It wasn't the prettiest code, but I got the work done and the client was pleased.
colbycheeze 2 years ago
The recruiters I've talked to disagree completely and say people should never apply for jobs they are not actually qualified to do. If I am not familiar with a program that the job requires, I am in effect asking the employer to take the time and expense to train me, which is especially daft in a short-term position.
I appreciate the idea that you can't know till you ask, but this wastes everyone's time--mine, the potential employer's, and the qualified person they end up hiring.
mokienatrix 2 years ago
I found this in perfect timing. The most valuable thing: don't you say no.
Thanks, Ramit, for the great advice.
evie8D 2 years ago
Very very good advices!!
Sirob11 2 years ago
Who gets everything he wants? Tiger!
FutureDelivery 2 years ago