๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ป, ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐.
So why do job candidates (a.k.a. athletes) recruit for jobs with little to no preparation?
We can learn a lot from marathoners:
Visualize success
๐ Marathoners visualize completing the race
๐ Job candidates should visualize landing multiple interviews and choose from multiple offersDeconstruct your goal
๐ Marathoners have proper nutrition and consistently stretch
๐ Job candidates should network effectively, conduct mock interviews, and research the company in detailBuild new habits
๐ Marathoners run on a consistent basis such as 3x per week.
๐ Job candidates should set weekly goals such as messaging 10 professionals on LinkedIn and scheduling 5 networking callsAnticipate roadblocks
๐ Marathoners train in all conditions to prepare for bad weather on race day
๐ Job candidates should expect rejection and use it as redirection
Want to hear more from a 9-time marathoner?
I sat down with Amanda Porter, Head of Talent at GSV Ventures as she explained on The Final Round Podcast how recruiting for a job and running a race are the same thing.
