Comments on Cupboards Kitchen and Bath: Nick's Notes: Experience Trumps Everything

Ha, you probably had lots of drinking and eating e...

2010-08-24T14:47:01.988-05:00

Ha, you probably had lots of drinking and eating experience, you rascal you! When I was in the tour business, I used to hire people based on their team player-ness. We all worked so closely (physically and metaphorically) that I went 90% by personality and only 10% by work experience.
Now, when I advise college grads, I tell them to talk about their ideas and plans, and to establish a reputation for work ethic, honesty and being a team player. The rest can be taught. Well written. Go have a Klondike Bar.

You rabble-rouster :-) A fresh graduate or a se...

2010-08-24T13:54:29.387-05:00

You rabble-rouster :-)

A fresh graduate or a seasoned veteran? or somewhere in between.. I used to be in Human Resources in a previous life and placed far too many ads. Not once did I ever ask myself, "What do they mean be 'experience preferred'?" I really probably should have! I think the hiring manager has one assumption, the interviewee might have another. Too often, though I saw hiring managers skip over a resume that did not have experience in the industry and I coached it back into his/her hands (it was a very, very narrow industry) Most of the people who interviewed with broader skills outside the industry lasted a lot longer than those with "experience."

Great post. Thanks for breaking the rules!

Ashleigh- Agree with you completely about your ide...

2010-08-24T10:37:20.151-05:00

Ashleigh- Agree with you completely about your ideas... I felt the same way, and still do to a degree. Each year that passes(I'll be 30 next month), I realize a way to make those original ideas better- it's always so rewarding to think about how much better it will be to accomplish them NOW rather than then. Thanks a lot for the comment!

Veronika- You're right about getting in to the door, and I'm with you on the noisy bit(me all the way). Thanks for the comment, and don't just read about those cupcakes... try them! Lots of ice cream recipes sprinkled in here, too.

Great post nick and exactly right. Experience and ...

2010-08-24T10:26:08.920-05:00

Great post nick and exactly right. Experience and willingness. But how do we get the experience? By doing it. Somehow we have to get into the door. Some of us are just plain noisy (blushing) others more subtle but prove themselves worthy by just always being a good choice. As is your blog by the way....now I really have to read about those cupcakes.

Great post, Nick...as a recent grad (within the la...

2010-08-24T09:31:28.220-05:00

Great post, Nick...as a recent grad (within the last 5 years), I was always (and still am to a degree)hoping someone would give me a chance to show my fresh ideas. And, like you said, everyday my experience grows...the trick is to maintain those fresh ideas and not let them be tarnished by your experience.
Ashleigh