Should The Workplace Be Understated Or Publicized?

Not long ago, media reports reported that a dean of a prestigious university was dismissed after taking office 14 months ago, which quoted the school director's explanation: "he is not bad at work, but he is too low-key. The school needs a more public department director at this time.

And look at myself, I am not because of my own. Low-key Character loses work, but it does not get one. work 。 My definition of low key is "not to emphasize myself and be more cautious", but it is also combined with the advantages of calmness, gentleness, prudence and modesty.

Here is my story. I usually tell it to my students in the training course for job search.

A few years ago, I sought a position from a small public welfare organization. Teenagers Most of them drop out or commit minor crimes. These youngsters are asked to take part in community work, do morning exercises and do morning exercises, so as to help them return to the right path.

Therefore, this position requires the management and encouragement of these "problem teenagers".

I passed the first examination of the examiner smoothly, and I was informed of the reexamination. During the reexamination, two senior executives from headquarters were added to the examiners. I still can't forget the unspoken comment that I had in the middle of the road.

A senior official said, "you are really good, and you have a good answer, but you seem to be in a low key."

I think this is the embarrassing moment in the interview.

I was surprised by his comments. I was speechless for a moment. The usual practice of recruiters should be that if a candidate has a view, the interviewer will write down these ideas on paper or in mind. After finishing the analysis of all candidates' interview performance, they will show their conclusions. No matter whether I am an interviewee or as an applicant, I have never encountered such a stand on the spot. Such a move will make sensitive applicants feel uncomfortable and fall into a defensive state.

The bad thing is that I lose my composure like a normal person. When I was waiting for the elevator with the responsible person, I tried to explain to him that I was not as low-key as it seemed. In fact, I may have been eliminated for other reasons, but I didn't think so at that time.

As time went on, I wanted to understand some of the truth. If this happens again, I can admit the examiner's viewpoint first and explain it again. You can say this: "you are right, I am a little understated. But I know that if I want to do this job well, I have to take some time to make myself good at motivate others. When I need that, I will do that because my personality has many different levels. "

Since that interview, I have come to realize that the easy-going personality acquired by me after repeated interview skills training is often misunderstood as lack of momentum.

I used to be a sales representative and manager, and successful sales results often benefit from the soft sell I used. I sold a lot of products, and many customers said they liked my way of selling, which encouraged me to continue to adopt such a way. A low-key salesperson does not have to deny his style. Similarly, a low-key candidate is not necessarily an unqualified employee. I have a view that I am not self comforting: self promotion in the interview reflects a kind of old-fashioned selling style, which includes strong and enthusiastic handshake He Shanyan and pleasing behavior.

I often emphasize to students that the lesson from my failure above is that you must play the role of a job seeker in the interview. You must be affable and active, even if your nature is not. Don't make people feel hypocritical, but you must make the examiner believe that you are interested in the position, and you have the communication skills you need to fully demonstrate your energy and enthusiasm. To be more precise, it is to create energy and enthusiasm.