I forgot how job interviews could be so engaging. The first engaging one I ever had was the one I had fresh out of college. So was I nervous being there? Of course! Because not knowing what could happen aside from what I had imagined kept my heart pumping. The adrenaline was intense, and being a fresh graduate added to the pressure already building up inside me.
So what happened after that interview? I got the job.
I’ve been in several interviews since then (a combination of acceptance and rejection). But I can say that none were as mutually engaging as that until today, five years into the present.
Why did I say mutually engaging? Because as an interviewee, you can feel whether the interviewer reciprocates your energy or not.
And today has been remarkable. While in the interview, I felt the same five years ago, perhaps because they have something in common: dedication to their work. They are not simply out there looking for people to fill a position. They are there to look for people to join them and keep the lever moving forward.
I may not get the job, but meeting driven people has made me hopeful that working with such teams is possible. But to be a part of them, you have to be ready when the opportunity comes.
Let’s continue building our future selves today!
jessa 