This isn’t about relationships in the traditional sense, it’s
about jobs. I recently applied for a job that looked absolutely perfect! It was
in the right location, the right skill set, and the role was a step up for me.
I wrote a great application and got an interview. After a
tour of the location (it was amazing, a wonderful place to work I’m sure), and
some honest conversations with the senior team, I went through the formal
interview process with the Board.
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| A mindfulness moment |
And when it came to ‘why do you want this job?’ I answered
honestly. And realised I had applied for all the wrong reasons. It was the
perfect location, the perfect role, and yet I wasn’t the perfect candidate.
I had applied for the role because it was all the things
that I thought I was looking for. But, the truth is, I am not really looking
for another job. I love where I work, but had said to myself what my ‘next step’
should be, and this role fitted the bill.
I’m not ready for the next step, not when it isn’t the right
step. The next role I apply for must be for the right reasons, for a real
desire to do what they are asking, not just tick a few boxes in the ‘how to
progress your career’ list. I lacked passion and purpose for this role, and
they saw it
In this case, it wasn’t them, it was me. And I’m grateful
for the opportunity to have found myself out, and to have also met some amazing
people at another fantastic charity. Meanwhile, I know my passion and purpose
are very much focused on my current role, even if it doesn’t have the fancy job
title that would give my ego a little boost. I work for an amazing charity,
have fantastic colleagues and a great team. I’m not finished here yet.
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