My dog has been playing tricks on me lately. She’ll sneak up on me when I’m working on something that has my complete and total focus (I don’t know how she knows) and demands a belly rub. Or to be scratched behind the ears. Or to get that one spot on her back that she somehow can’t reach. And then, it becomes a game of “find the spot that actually requires scratching.” And whatever I guess that spot to be, I’m always wrong. Sure, there are some body language cues (flopping tongue, thumping, etc.) but I never know quite what spot she’s talking about. Even after owning her for 12 years, I’m still clueless when it comes to my dog’s belly rub/ear scratching desires.
But then again, most of us don’t really know anything. Sure, when it comes to certain areas, we might be particularly adept, or even some sort of expert, but it’s not like we understand the whole of much anything. Hell, everyone’s favorite research resource has some holes in it (other than edits consisting of “butts lol”). But it’s not like we do it on purpose. Human beings are not designed to perfectly comprehend, interpret and contain all of the collective knowledge of our species, or even of our own lives.
So when it comes to having a featured post on Brazen Careerist or finding what types of posts would land me the most hits, I’m a bit clueless. But luckily, this problem doesn’t occur during the job application process.
If you’re looking up online job postings, there’s a very clear list of what the business is looking for from an ideal applicant, what qualities and competencies they want the most, and their expectations for you, should you get the job. Unlike more complicated pursuits, like dating, there is a specific road map that you can use to assess your compatibility with the company, your viability as a candidate and how to tailor your application to the greatest amount of success.
With the guidelines provided, you should be able to determine what you need in your application and what you don’t. You’ll be given multiple options on how to communicate directly with your potential employer. In short, you’re being given the tools to successfully achieve at least an interview right from the get-go.
So even if you’re like me and have trouble finding the “special spot” when you’re giving your pet a belly rub, you’ll still have the clear indicators on how to get a job.
