beinyourguard Yeah, that makes sense from what little I saw. They tested him with that question, liked his response, thought about it, and decided they wanted to hire him, basically. Of course, his friend on the inside helped too, if I recall. Does that sound about right?
It must have taken some balls to walk in there dressed like a garbage man. Just illustrates how superficial appearance is. He got them to look past the surface.
Captain: Not at all. We ALL judge people within the first few seconds of meeting them. Enough with these "shoulds" and "shouldn't s". "Appeearance shouldn't matter". "Life should be fair". THe mark of an "adult" is someone who deals with "what is", instead of bitching about what things "should be".
Wrong. You completely misrepresented what I said. All I said was it must have been difficult to walk in there for an interview knowing he was almost certainly going to be judged based on his disheveled appearance. Rationally, the panel of interviewers would not be expecting an applicant to arrive looking like a garbage man. I never said anything pertaining to whether it was "fair" or not. Woulda, shoulda coulda was never part of the equation. It was just an observation on a situation that one would probably never expect to find themself in.
Meanwhile today: Sorry to get this entry level minimum pay job you need 20 years experience, a masters, 7 top connections 1 of which must be from the president, a certificate, 5 purple hearts, and a congressional medal of honor.
Yea...No...Thats just some bs the left tries to perpetuate to keep stupid millennials angry... Work hard and strive to be valuable in the market, you get rewarded. This is coming from a millennial...
you forgot luck and connections man. That whole, pick yourselves up by your bootstraps is not 100% true. It's partly true, but not 100%. In this day and age, connections are key. That's why all the college kids now, they gotta go get internships during the summer breaks.
Kill it, rip it open. Every 200th kill or so you may find one. Typical bullshit life advice. Also, oyster is too often interpreted as "virgin vagina", causing entrepreneurs to fuck with society.
Magido89 sure it is, but I think this movie proves just that: there’s a chance. You might have to sleep in a subway bathroom, come to an interview in painting clothes fresh out of jail, but if you keep at it, there’s a chance. It’s all about making compromises. Success won’t just come to you because you really want it. You might lose friends, family members, treasured relationships, but at the end of the day if you’re making progress, you still have that chance.
@@pixarboy02 You took the words right out of my mouth. I'd add that a higher level of commitment both increases a person's chances of achieving success and speeds up their progress. Companies that are hiring want this (and therefore would like to see it demonstrated in an interview, stage, etc) above all, and any profitable business venture requires this. You need to be committed at the beginning, and throughout. It's easier said than done, of course.
You'll be surprised how simply telling the truth to your interviewer helps a lot! These interviewers have heard all the bullshit their entire lives while interviewing. Some dose of honesty here and there is all it takes for you to get hired.
So i should go to my next interviwe and tell them that i couldnt give 2 shits about the giy at the top and am only intrested in working for them so that i can get money?
At a certain amount. Interviews are not confessions. If you're 100% honest about yourself, the harsh reality is that you may reveal things they are on guard for, and you won't get hired. But yes, showing your personality and yourself is definitely key.
My Favorite : "Never let somebody tell you, you can’t do something, not even me. If you’ve got a dream, you’ve got to protect it. When people can’t do something themselves, they tell you, you can’t do it. If you want something, go get it. Period!" - Chris Gardner
+Team Elysian You can it you unnecessarily negative fool. Many people care, and I am one of them. It is unfortunate that six people actually liked your comment.
The pants are symbolic of redeeming qualities in a flawed person. He's suggesting to the interviewers not to judge him based on a flaw, but to give him a chance to show the qualities that will make him an asset to the company. Notice hen he says the line, his pants aren't visible. Great line on several levels.
It’s amazing how a real life multi millionaire can act so convincingly & play a part of someone who has nothing. Will Smith plays his character so well, what a talented actor
Anyone who remembers the scene I'm about to link, immediately knew Will Smith was destined for greatness as an actor: ruclips.net/video/PI4Mv8R0mE0/видео.html
Not earning is the single most devastating feeling of all. At times I wished not waking up. The truth is we must wake up and deal with the harsh reality of life and know even at its worst time that things will change for the better.
i was late for my first job interview, when i got there the interviewers were standing and about to leave... the first question they asked was why was i not answering my phone... my response was that it was gonna distract me, i knew i was late due to traffic so i ended up walking instead of waiting for the traffic to be calm.... i got the job and spent almost 10years with the company!
Interesting. Solving a problem directly beats following the expected courtesies. They knew you would be practical instead of making useless excuses and apologies.
I can relate to this scene because the day before my big interview I left my then girlfriends house because I found out she was cheating. Grabbed my suit and left, slept in the car that night because I had no money for a hotel. In the morning I found out I forgot to take my dress shoes and I ended up going on the job interview wearing tennis shoes under my suit. I nailed the interview, got the job and actually made a very very good career out of that but it shows that sometimes rock bottom is the way up.
It depends... I got really lucky and ended up getting a bunch of promotions. I asked for a raise multiple times and with management switching around so much I never got it because I had to keep on asking different bosses for more money. One of my supervisors (bless his heart) heard I was having hard time getting a raise because of management switching, so he stuck his neck out for me and went to HIS supervisor and told him that I should not only get a raise, but a promotion. He saw my work ethic and thought I was smart enough. I've gotten another promotion since then, and now, without a college degree, I'm supervising people who have gotten their bachelor's. All it takes is one person... but they're putting it all on the line for you and you don't want to let them down. My boss who recommended a promotion was my Jay. It still happens you just have to work hard, be dedicated, and get super lucky!
I thought the real Chris Gardener had taken Will to the bathroom where he spent the night with his son and went through the whole experience with him. Will then stayed there himself for a few minutes and when he has come out, Chris mentioned he looked like him. That Will had somehow discovered how he had felt and now Chris could see that on his face. Sometimes Actors get it just right!
This interview scene and Chris Gardner are my inspiration. I started as an international student working as a gardener to support myself. Took me five years to get to where I am now, but I now work as an accounting/finance professional for a prestigious government body. Determination is what counts!
Only way to crack an interview...Be honest, trust me HR prefer honesty than knowledge, because they can train u to be a good worker but not honest one.
If you go for a job in sales, honesty is of no importance. Also, outside of fairytales i.e in the real world, people generally have very little interest in how honest you are because it is something which can be extremely difficult to reliably gauge. Far more important actually is the ability to lie, exaggerate, shift blame, take credit where not due, manipulate, treat subordinates badly and suck up to superiors. These are the skills and traits which (in general) are most useful for progress in office type jobs and management in general. They tend not to be formally taught or trained. Of course, if you want to try the honesty thing, more power to you. Let me know how you get on.......
I’m currently a maintenance engineer for chik fil A, I told them I had no degree or certifications just my 8 years of experience In the mechanical industry which I really enjoyed doing. They said they weren’t looking for degrees, that they were looking for someone that they can rely and entrust on. It took me until I was 31 years old to finally land a great career, I’ll be buying a house in the near future and investing with this new career and good salary.
I think the “nice pants” line worked not just because it’s funny but it demonstrates Chris’ ability to think outside the box and not get bogged down with minor details (Most people would be focusing on the lack of a shirt, or modesty, or what does professionalism mean, etc...but not many will be thinking about the pants)
I’ve known people who’ve just walked into a job interview wearing casual clothes and STILL got the job. It’s not uncommon anymore. If anything, it makes you stand out more. As long as you give a great interview of course.
I said the same " I'll try finding the answer and I'll find it somehow" in my interview. The interviewer asked me to leave the room and upon asking the reason he said me to find out 😐😐😐
look at the secretary. She's amazing so, without any hesitation, any staring just walked and showed the way. Think a moment what could happen if she didn't do this way!
Its a doggy dog world out there, you cant expect people to throw you a bone, that is hope and its not a strategy. Most people have their own issues to deal with and rarely are going to have pity on you and give you what you want. You have to be willing to say "NO", the ultimate leverage in a negotiation. Then you will carry yourself differently and talk with confidence because your brain would have more serotonin and Oxycontin flowing through it making you smarter and that will all come off to the people on the other side. You are the prize; they need you just as much as you need them there is a million companies out there but there is only 1 of you, that is how you need to frame the situation when you get face time with them, BUT you cannot be faking it, thats bravado and it doesnt work. That means you need to update your skills or maybe your in the wrong industry , the answer is never to lower yourself into a begging, needy, helpless, subordinate position, because its a doggy dog world and almost never will that work in convincing someone.
I had no babysitter and I had to walk to my interview with my son who was 6 months at the time. I had babyfood stains all on my shirt and all my makeup was all messed up. It was a hiring event with so many good looking people and I was the only person with a baby stroller in line. Out of all those people maybe over a 100 I was the one they pick. My hiring manager told me " when he first saw me struggle to shake his hand because I was carrying my son he said I was hired on the spot because he saw pure determination" Now Im a manger there. I live this scene dont be afraid to take risk because there's a blessing in disguise.
I had a job interview like this once. After five months of looking for work and a plethora of promising interviews, I kind of broke down and just told them the real answers, not the rehearsed speeches of what I thought they'd want to hear. I just told them who I was and what I am, I was hired on the spot!
Instead of answering like how I'd expect they'd want, like saying, "I'm a highly motivated individual looking to establish myself in a new career at your company." That time I just told the truth, "I saw my life up until this point, on how hard I struggled to get back to where I am, and then my company closed down. I had all this motivation to better myself and now I'm just trying to get back to start."
Skill is only a part of the puzzle. Life takes more than skill and know how. It takes moxie. One of my favorite movie lines comes from the comedy 48rs when Jack Kates played my Nick Nolte tells Reggie Hammond played by Eddie Murphy that it takes bullshit, attitude, and experience to be a good cop. It may have been a comedic line from a comedy but it's right. The only caveat is if once you use that bullshit, you better be able to back it up. Chris Gardner used this bullshit to get his foot in the door but he was able to back it up. This man's life should be a blueprint and shown in every 'hood in America that no matter your skin color, you can be somebody. To imply otherwise is a show of weakness and cowardess.
I completelly fucked up my job interview 3 years ago (at least the first half), then I remembered this speech and gave a relatively similar one. I got the job.
Looking for a new job, and came across this clip. It is highly encouraging, that despite the odds, people can find something and make something. This is very motivating and +Steve Kimble post below sums up the feeling all too well.
When u noticed that last question was supposed to be a rejection hint,he was trying to highlight on how its not fair for the others to see they hired a man who came to interview like that,but will answered it,outside of the box thinking,which then made them realise that he’s one of a kind
I had an interview sort of like this only with 20 people on either side of an oval conference table. For a newspaper graphic design job, ad layout, and other artistic entry level stuff. Did not get the job but they called me back leaving a message that they had me in mind for "another job"....I never responded as another job probably was sweeping floors at midnight.
3:22 In actuality, during the course of his 6-month training program, the real Chris Gardner received a stipend of about $1,000.00 a month. The problem was that he still had way too many outstanding debts to pay off (parking tickets, taxes, court costs, credit cards, et cetera), plus the extremely high rents in San Francisco and the high cost of groceries in California even in the 1980's meant that a typical person, let alone a single father could not survive on $1,000.00 a month in SF.
Some times I think we'll if their homeless why don't they just get a job but that's not always how it works I don't think someone would hire a homeless person right when they walk for their interview. Last week I watched "the pursuit of happiness" it was and amazing move it opened my eyes bc I didn't know people actually live like this every day and I just found out about a classmate today that she is living at a hotel kinda like in the move wears the same clothing and I found out about. This bc she asked me if I knew of a job for her she said if she doesn't find a job her friends parents are telling like the government to send her to a foster home 😢 who knew the girl that has sat next to me this school year is going through such a tuff time her story realy reminded me of the movie.
jaAdamariE There're hurting people all over the world who need our love and care. We meet them everyday in our different spheres of contact: bus stops, shopping malls, classrooms, workplaces, on the streets etc. These are victims of a harsh and cruel society; full of shattered dreams and unfulfilled hopes. Many of them hide behind the shadows of cosmetic smiles, while others clearly betray the weight of their burdens. Thus when you meet hurting people, show them unconditional love; make up your mind they'll leave happy, strengthened and encouraged. Love them with the love they can't deny. What they need is a kind word from you; a word that'll bring hope and encouragement; a word that'll heal their broken hearts. For others, what they need might be just a kind smile, a gentle, compassionate touch that will communicate God's love and acceptance. God brought them your way so you can show them a new future that is lighted with hope.
The pants joke it is actually really fun, but the greatest thing is how it breaks the tension , cause despite the good impression , his outfit was gonna screw it up all
The reason he got the job is that he walked in looking like a garbage man and: 1. Didn't even flinch from that extreme situation 2. Showed extreme dedication, self-confidence, because he actually showed up despite all that happening 3. Honestly told the truth 4. Showed sound judgment, because he made the best out of a bad situation A person who is capable of handling a situation like that, this masterfully is unbelievable valuable even without education. If he showed up in a suit, he wouldn't have gotten the job.
guys listen up i once went for and interview for a maintenance engineer job that i wasnt qualified enough for i was guessing the other interviewees would be all dressed up so i chose to go as i was i was working that day so i arrived at the interview covered in dust and grease and wearing a boiler suit i told them i was very busy and the parking meter was running outside and that i was on my lunch break i still got the job
I have been on both sides of the hiring desk. I have hired people and i have looked for work as a broke, unemployed person that was one set away from ruin. I learned a few things along the way. The first is to relax and be yourself. You can't make them hire you. Being nervous and desperate is very unbecoming. Always tell the truth. If you don't know don't BS just discuss anything that is close to what was asked for. Be prepared and come ready to discuss the job (read the job requirements.) Be truthful about your motivation and your experience. I was asked, in a job interview why I left my last job. I never blinked. I just said I was fired because my boss found my work sub-par. This shocked the interviewer but what I said was the truth. It was funny but my old boss, the one that fired me, gave a glowing review about me to my new boss. Always tell the truth. Trust is a huge part of what makes a great employee.
This reminds me when I was trying to get an editing job and they were like "So are you going to come into work next week?" and Im like "WHAT!? WHAT?! OMG!!!!!"
Love this movie. It really shows all the great opportunities in society today. If you happen to randomly meet a person who likes you very much, he may actually choose to put in a word for you in his company. If you also have Will Smith-level charm, there is a slight chance that you may land, and hold on now: An UNPAID INTERNSHIP! And after 6 months of unpaid work, you only compete with 19 other interns, for the entry-level position, that may pay just enough to rent a shitty one-room apartment, where you only share bathroom with 5 others. THE AMERICAN DREAM 2018.
In a job interview they want you as much as you want to be a part of them. Just go in to the interview like your talking to a friend. Being real and honest is what they want!
Incredible movie. Great script, great actor, but especially, a great story. Everyone loves an underdog, and if you don't, you're no friend of mine. Period.
The nice pants ... when the person in front of you has 2 strikes and comes up with this kind of instinctive clever answer, you know you have to give him a chance.
I had a job interview last month and I tried to use wit and humour during the process, but they just didn't care...it shows you that this only happens in movies.
Are you both actually serious? You are NOT getting the point! Using humour and wit shows that you are relaxed and i was not looking for advice on how to behave during interviews. All professionals will tell you it is important to have a good sense of humour during interviews and not be stuck up and nervous!
Great story. Gota love someone who overcomes adversity like this guy did. The one thing to value in life over everything, even love, is perseverance. Without it, you’ll be left for dead, figuratively and literally
I really feel like this man now, except my wife didn't leave me and I have three children. So much time gone and so many things I should've done so wouldn't have to be leaving with my in-laws. And hear some ppl say "it'll get better " or "just believe in God and he'll take care of you ." No..... hoping and praying won't do a damn thing, you have to make it happen. YOU have to PURSUE your happiness, just like this man did... and I will. It will be tough and it will be stressful, but I have to do it for my children's sake. I will not be seen in my children's eyes as a failure... no.... not me.
+esilia sundway I'm not sure what that verse means exactly, giving up on his mercy, but thank you for replying. I reread my comment and I really needed to see that again. Now these days I just wanna give up, feeling like a damn failure, but I can't. My children are my light.... and I'm theirs....
I got hired simply situation not as glamorous or high paying Explain that I was just released from lock up took an Uber for a shop job as General Service
Reading the comments here makes me feel that I am not the only person in this world that at one point in life broke down and just had too many interviews untill one time honesty really paid off and I'm hired now after months of waiting.. May God blesses all of Us in surviving life
Financial is the great or worst status...it can makes life or it takes life.......no earnings or no money is the hardest thing in life......A rich person will have kingdom..
This movie is definitely one of my favorites! Life has been a struggle after loosing my job recently and stuff like this gives me hope! Also reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad” has giving me insight to a new way to do things. I literally dread working 8-5 and missing out on life and time with my kids. Remember “assets and liabilities.”
Reality of life when your struggling but companys dont care about what your going through. If a man came into an office dressed like this man with that attitude i would never judge on what he wears that would be so low of a human to make a call on someones looks
For anyone who is struggling with life. I wanted to kill myself last year. It felt like I had demons in my brain manipulating my mind. I couldnt think clearly. I couldnt choose my thoughts they were being put into me. Everyday it got worse. I barely ate, barely slept, I was dying. My brain hurt, I was constantly getting light headed. The world didn't look the same anymore. It didnt matter how anything looked even if it was beautful, everything looked like hell but I didnt want it to. I wanted to help people, I always have but there was a constant opposition that wasnt coming from me, I couldn't fix my mind. I was afraid to trust God but I knew if I listened everything would be okay. I failed two semesters of college because of this. One of the few friends I had died and because of this problem I couldnt be the brother he always was to me while he was alive. Then my nephew got a really bad sickness. If he would have died I would have died. At the time I felt like I failed alot of people, because I did and I felt like I had failed him, I didn't feel like I deserved to live. It didnt feel right. I tried to fix my mind so I could do better in this life but it only got worse. God healed my nephew from a disease that should have killed him. Real authentic bible following Christians prayed in the name of Jesus and my nephew was healed. Even the doctor asked us if we believed in God because he said my nephew was alive by some miracle. I didnt kill myself because my nephew survived. I kept going but my mind was still messed up. I kept letting people down. Eventually I got fed up with myself. I got to the point that I didn't care what happened to me. I disregarded myself completely for the sake of others. Even though my mind was absolute hell I read the bible, I prayed and trusted God. The more time I spent with God the less, worry, hate, anger and paranoid I got. I learned to love people that I had no reason to love. I dont want to hurt people. The only reason I still do mma is for my coach that got killed. The last thing he told me before he died was that he couldnt wait to see me in mma, I feel like I have to fight, I know he didn't die for nothing, it wont be for nothing. Eventually my mind was free from all that hell, it took awhile only because I had a real hard time trusting in God but once I just let go and trusted God no matter what I became free from all that mental hell. I have mental clarity now. I have peace, I can breathe. I know alot of things in life dont make sense sometimes but I promise you there is life in Jesus. All of you matter. Dont listen to anyone who tells you that you dont. You are more than significant. theres a guy named dan mohler on youtube that explains the gosple of Christ very well, Look up Dan Mohler- what is our purpose
As someone who is coming to the end of a successful career who has interviewed countless people, a suggestion to you young bucks out there who may read this. The moment you turn an interview into a comparative study of what you have done is the moment you are compared with other people doing the same thing. So never do this. Always be yourself, speak on behalf of who you truly are, let your true self take the reigns instead of going with your practiced speeches or answers. You have to realize people in interviews have heard all those same answers and all those same speeches many times over and they will not separate you from the pack. Be yourself, tell us about your hopes for yourself, tell us about the challenges you have overcome, tell us why you never settle for not knowing something, tell us why you are an exception to the rule instead of being the rule. You want success? You want to look in your bank account and know you are in the 1-10%? It all starts with you and showing that you have what it takes and what it takes is not being what your generation calls an "NPC". A high end job will care absolutely nothing about your political opinions, it will care absolutely nothing about your opinions on identity this/that, it cares nothing about your protests and so on. What it does care about is looking at a young person and having that young person prove they would be dependable, not a trouble maker, have the intelligence to learn quickly, and eventually can be trusted to not even bother about because they take care of business with little to no oversight. It's really that simple. Now get off your asses and go make it happen.
should be the other way round...when i go for an interview i ask them why should i choose to give my time, skills and experience to your company instead of another one. if they mention money...i turn them down
@@vincentdeguard4726 I've seen this tactic before and it can work but only if used at the right time. An applicant is the one calling so it's on them to make the statements about why they came calling. If someone applies only to ask me why I deserve them then that interview is over. However, in situations of recruitment, absolutely. But to each their own if it works for you.
@Chris Have lived? Not really. I started at the bottom after growing tired of being talked down to all my life. That's why I will not stop anywhere short of the top.
Little do you know of how a corporate life gives you a lot these days. Not that you would know because hey, those burgers and fries aren't going to cook themselves.
@Adam Craig Exempt most people cannot walk out the door if they do they lose their employment, their home, their ability to pay bills etc. It's a different type of slavery. Most people hate their lives.
Some advice for those of you that are young like myself, and are looking for the answers to get an interview: If you have a resume, make sure you perfect it. If you do not have a resume, then make one. If you’re applying for something that’s above an entry level position, then you will need a resume, and a damn good cover letter. Ultimately, just be yourself, have hope, and don’t be afraid to fail or ask for help when needed. The people who are true to you and believe in you will be there for you. If anybody is in need of help and is seeking further advice; leave a comment below and I’ll give you some suggestions.
Do not pray for an easy life.
Pray for the strength to endure a difficult one; Bruce Lee
Or you can aim for a middle ground.
@@TyFhoonBoom if u wanna be great you can't
life's meant to be enjoyable, not endurable...
think id rather have an ez life, ty
Nah pray for one worth living whatever that might be
I like this big boss. One who is capable of overlooking minor things and give youngsters a chance, has the quality of a great leader
"...and give youngsters a chance...." LMFAO
@Adam Craig he's american what do you expect
Thats why he is the big boss
true, and easy to train. if you get someone who's not flexible, there is no change or effort for the company flatalines
That Guy Wh I feel like there’s more job avenues especially in today society for Latins in general to move up the ladder of working
"He must've had on some really nice pants." Great line!
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+Christopher Jones That's when he got the job
beinyourguard Never saw the movie, but I ought to.
Christopher Jones no, I mean, that's not when he LITERALLY got the job, but he gained their superiors confidence and respect after that.
beinyourguard Yeah, that makes sense from what little I saw. They tested him with that question, liked his response, thought about it, and decided they wanted to hire him, basically. Of course, his friend on the inside helped too, if I recall. Does that sound about right?
It must have taken some balls to walk in there dressed like a garbage man. Just illustrates how superficial appearance is. He got them to look past the surface.
+Captain Hook well of course, if you're the type of executive who's into that kind of stuff from first impression
@@lunch7213
Which this executive was obviously portrayed as being "into that stuff", at least at first.
Captain: Not at all. We ALL judge people within the first few seconds of meeting them. Enough with these "shoulds" and "shouldn't s". "Appeearance shouldn't matter". "Life should be fair". THe mark of an "adult" is someone who deals with "what is", instead of bitching about what things "should be".
Wrong. You completely misrepresented what I said. All I said was it must have been difficult to walk in there for an interview knowing he was almost certainly going to be judged based on his disheveled appearance. Rationally, the panel of interviewers would not be expecting an applicant to arrive looking like a garbage man. I never said anything pertaining to whether it was "fair" or not. Woulda, shoulda coulda was never part of the equation. It was just an observation on a situation that one would probably never expect to find themself in.
Massive balls.
Meanwhile today: Sorry to get this entry level minimum pay job you need 20 years experience, a masters, 7 top connections 1 of which must be from the president, a certificate, 5 purple hearts, and a congressional medal of honor.
and a top comment on youtube with more than 500 likes
and your twitter must be verified prior to interview.
Yea...No...Thats just some bs the left tries to perpetuate to keep stupid millennials angry... Work hard and strive to be valuable in the market, you get rewarded. This is coming from a millennial...
just lol if you don't restrict entry positions to nobel laureates.
you forgot luck and connections man. That whole, pick yourselves up by your bootstraps is not 100% true. It's partly true, but not 100%. In this day and age, connections are key. That's why all the college kids now, they gotta go get internships during the summer breaks.
“The world is your oyster. It's up to you to find the pearls.”
― Chris Gardner, The Pursuit of Happyness
That sounds extremely selfish.
My friend once said this to me and now I know where he got it from. 🤔
Kill it, rip it open. Every 200th kill or so you may find one.
Typical bullshit life advice.
Also, oyster is too often interpreted as "virgin vagina", causing entrepreneurs to fuck with society.
Rather pay someone a cut of the pearls to find them for me... correction - for us.
@Sigma Geranimo its "other peoples" .. not "others."
Money is transferred from one perception to another. Learn that.
I am not kidding around but this movie changed my perspective about life
IT BETTER HAVE
How? What happens in this movie seems like an illusion to me. The chance of getting a job a like this and be successful is close to zero
Magido89 sure it is, but I think this movie proves just that: there’s a chance. You might have to sleep in a subway bathroom, come to an interview in painting clothes fresh out of jail, but if you keep at it, there’s a chance. It’s all about making compromises. Success won’t just come to you because you really want it. You might lose friends, family members, treasured relationships, but at the end of the day if you’re making progress, you still have that chance.
@@pixarboy02 You took the words right out of my mouth. I'd add that a higher level of commitment both increases a person's chances of achieving success and speeds up their progress. Companies that are hiring want this (and therefore would like to see it demonstrated in an interview, stage, etc) above all, and any profitable business venture requires this. You need to be committed at the beginning, and throughout. It's easier said than done, of course.
Same here. Love this movie and my favorite.
He basically got the job because of "he must have really nice pants"
he got them to like and remember him.
Will Smith only got hired because of that line. "he must have really nice pants".
he must have had on some really nice pants
+Donald Nguyen He demonstrated that he can handle pressure, and he also can be creative to solve problems
André Gomes Not really. He made the boss man like him by making him laugh.
Great scene
great actor
great movie
Great comment,you get the gold star today. ;)
Ben V Yup
Great comment
Moive name pls
DEATHRISHI9 the pursuit of happiness
You'll be surprised how simply telling the truth to your interviewer helps a lot! These interviewers have heard all the bullshit their entire lives while interviewing. Some dose of honesty here and there is all it takes for you to get hired.
Unless they don't trust or fear or hate you if you don't show bullshit skills.
So i should go to my next interviwe and tell them that i couldnt give 2 shits about the giy at the top and am only intrested in working for them so that i can get money?
Honest not disrespectful
So just be honest and respect to your bossess will get you places. I can buy that.
At a certain amount. Interviews are not confessions. If you're 100% honest about yourself, the harsh reality is that you may reveal things they are on guard for, and you won't get hired. But yes, showing your personality and yourself is definitely key.
My Favorite :
"Never let somebody tell you, you can’t do something, not even me. If you’ve got a dream, you’ve got to protect it. When people can’t do something themselves, they tell you, you can’t do it. If you want something, go get it. Period!" - Chris Gardner
I love this movie. It shows how people struggle and end up succeeding in life. Very similar to my dads story
+Dharm Yogi Oh can it, no one gives a sh*t.
+Team Elysian You can it you unnecessarily negative fool. Many people care, and I am one of them. It is unfortunate that six people actually liked your comment.
Mr. "Team Elysian" is just too damn cool for school.
not everyone succeeds but if you work hard and make smart choices... it does get better
To bad that aint the way it really happened...look it up
That pants line is classic
Is it an american thing?
Aloof Musician do you not get why it is funny?
Meat Dragon i do not, i'm afriad, is it just referring to at least if you don't have a jacket you have a nice pair of trouserS?
Aloof Musician pretty much.
The pants are symbolic of redeeming qualities in a flawed person. He's suggesting to the interviewers not to judge him based on a flaw, but to give him a chance to show the qualities that will make him an asset to the company. Notice hen he says the line, his pants aren't visible. Great line on several levels.
It’s amazing how a real life multi millionaire can act so convincingly & play a part of someone who has nothing.
Will Smith plays his character so well, what a talented actor
He has probably been through a stage in his life where he had nothing. So he already knows what its like and can act it out.
He is indeed talented .. that's how the multi-mills
Anyone who remembers the scene I'm about to link, immediately knew Will Smith was destined for greatness as an actor: ruclips.net/video/PI4Mv8R0mE0/видео.html
With the power of Scientology, you can do anything and improve conditions!
Just kidding, COS is a stupid dangerous cult.
Not earning is the single most devastating feeling of all. At times I wished not waking up. The truth is we must wake up and deal with the harsh reality of life and know even at its worst time that things will change for the better.
+Steve Kimble Well said!
+Steve Kimble Only when your in the gutter do you see the stars.
Yes sir!! Been there more than once but by the grace of God I'm still here. Whatever you go through you can make it. Don't give up!
Well said. Thanks Steve.
Amen sir ..!
i was late for my first job interview, when i got there the interviewers were standing and about to leave... the first question they asked was why was i not answering my phone... my response was that it was gonna distract me, i knew i was late due to traffic so i ended up walking instead of waiting for the traffic to be calm.... i got the job and spent almost 10years with the company!
Woah
damn
@@drewhendley It's
Never gonna give you up
never gonna let you down
Nice one Mfethu
Interesting. Solving a problem directly beats following the expected courtesies.
They knew you would be practical instead of making useless excuses and apologies.
I walked in shirtless to a job interview and tried this line.
I am now a crippling alcoholic living on the streets.
So you got THAT going for you.....which is nice.
Funny. But that's not the point
You didn't have a nice pair of pants on.
That's because it was a hypothetical question.
Lol
I can relate to this scene because the day before my big interview I left my then girlfriends house because I found out she was cheating. Grabbed my suit and left, slept in the car that night because I had no money for a hotel. In the morning I found out I forgot to take my dress shoes and I ended up going on the job interview wearing tennis shoes under my suit.
I nailed the interview, got the job and actually made a very very good career out of that but it shows that sometimes rock bottom is the way up.
no companies do this anymore. You must have all your education before walking in the door.
It doesn't matter if you can pass the 7 or 63 series exam
Do you really think so ?
Not for some places because they have high schoolers working there.
@Max C. exactly.
@No you because cnn told me so
It depends... I got really lucky and ended up getting a bunch of promotions. I asked for a raise multiple times and with management switching around so much I never got it because I had to keep on asking different bosses for more money.
One of my supervisors (bless his heart) heard I was having hard time getting a raise because of management switching, so he stuck his neck out for me and went to HIS supervisor and told him that I should not only get a raise, but a promotion. He saw my work ethic and thought I was smart enough.
I've gotten another promotion since then, and now, without a college degree, I'm supervising people who have gotten their bachelor's.
All it takes is one person... but they're putting it all on the line for you and you don't want to let them down. My boss who recommended a promotion was my Jay. It still happens you just have to work hard, be dedicated, and get super lucky!
At a time when job interviews where done in house not through woeful recruitment agencies
apparently the real Chris gardener who was watching from behind the camera had to turn away when this scene was being filmed
+michael jagger Why.
Must of brought back memories of when he had the interview. Must have been awkward
+michael jagger lol u dont seriously think that it went down like this? this scene was scripted for the movie lol
+waynewayne1909 which scene exactly though? Near the elevator?
I thought the real Chris Gardener had taken Will to the bathroom where he spent the night with his son and went through the whole experience with him. Will then stayed there himself for a few minutes and when he has come out, Chris mentioned he looked like him. That Will had somehow discovered how he had felt and now Chris could see that on his face.
Sometimes Actors get it just right!
I showed this video to my brother for inspiration cos was a bum..
He's still a bum but he liked the video
Lmao
This interview scene and Chris Gardner are my inspiration. I started as an international student working as a gardener to support myself. Took me five years to get to where I am now, but I now work as an accounting/finance professional for a prestigious government body. Determination is what counts!
Boss man: so you’re first in your class:
Me: yes that’s right
Boss man: so how many in the class
Me: I was homeschooled
Good one 😂😂
dont judge a book by it cover..
+Ragav D Unless its a really nice cover..
+Master Race genius!
Lol, that's not how things work in the world of interviews.
C Pegg Obviously it worked pretty well for Chris Gardner...
Only way to crack an interview...Be honest, trust me HR prefer honesty than knowledge, because they can train u to be a good worker but not honest one.
Comment of the week
If you go for a job in sales, honesty is of no importance. Also, outside of fairytales i.e in the real world, people generally have very little interest in how honest you are because it is something which can be extremely difficult to reliably gauge. Far more important actually is the ability to lie, exaggerate, shift blame, take credit where not due, manipulate, treat subordinates badly and suck up to superiors. These are the skills and traits which (in general) are most useful for progress in office type jobs and management in general. They tend not to be formally taught or trained.
Of course, if you want to try the honesty thing, more power to you. Let me know how you get on.......
Bad advice. There are some things you should be honest about, others not so much. HR is not your friend.
It wasn't just a movie, it was an experience!
whats the name of the movie
@@bilaljavediqbal9 the pursuit of happyness
@@BlackEagle182 i watched it THANKS.. it was a nice one
@@bilaljavediqbal9 Bro, the name of the movie is literally in the title of the movie...
every movie is a visual experience.
I love this movie. You appreciate it a lot more if you've lived through poverty.
I’m currently a maintenance engineer for chik fil A, I told them I had no degree or certifications just my 8 years of experience In the mechanical industry which I really enjoyed doing. They said they weren’t looking for degrees, that they were looking for someone that they can rely and entrust on. It took me until I was 31 years old to finally land a great career, I’ll be buying a house in the near future and investing with this new career and good salary.
I think the “nice pants” line worked not just because it’s funny but it demonstrates Chris’ ability to think outside the box and not get bogged down with minor details
(Most people would be focusing on the lack of a shirt, or modesty, or what does professionalism mean, etc...but not many will be thinking about the pants)
I used his line in my interview, waiting for the results 😂😂
Theyve probably watched the movie and will dock you for unoriginality
@@mixtapemania6769 lol
Should have said the head must have been good
Always wear your best pants.
The Pursuit of Money never made anyone happy.
This movie makes me want to read some books
Don’t hurt yourself.
Bet you still didn’t
What books have you read?
BIBLE is a great book2 start with.
Ioan Lipcei think and grow rich
I’ve known people who’ve just walked into a job interview wearing casual clothes and STILL got the job. It’s not uncommon anymore. If anything, it makes you stand out more. As long as you give a great interview of course.
"He must've had some really nice pants!" Showed Chris's charisma, and all those bosses laughing!
I died when he said “he must have some really nice pants”
I said the same " I'll try finding the answer and I'll find it somehow" in my interview. The interviewer asked me to leave the room and upon asking the reason he said me to find out 😐😐😐
@CAl Gond I was rejected on scene
sai prabhanjan Kumar well, that didn’t pan out..
@@msaiprabhanjankumar1281 so sad bro. I hope you have a job now
@@ronaldallanaljunrupuesto2714 I have one now. I joined on Oct 10th last year and now I'm on verge of searching another one
I can't tell if this a great joke or a just reality constructed in weird english. Lol
Admit it! You're only here to see the "nice pants" part! That's why I'm here!
Kookie Monster I'm here for ass a-hole
I’m actually here because I love how he sells himself. But the pants bit is the main thing I remember haha
the same boss as WALLSTREET
look at the secretary. She's amazing so, without any hesitation, any staring just walked and showed the way.
Think a moment what could happen if she didn't do this way!
Its a doggy dog world out there, you cant expect people to throw you a bone, that is hope and its not a strategy.
Most people have their own issues to deal with and rarely are going to have pity on you and give you what you want.
You have to be willing to say "NO", the ultimate leverage in a negotiation. Then you will carry yourself differently and talk with confidence because your brain would have more serotonin and Oxycontin flowing through it making you smarter and that will all come off to the people on the other side.
You are the prize; they need you just as much as you need them there is a million companies out there but there is only 1 of you, that is how you need to frame the situation when you get face time with them, BUT you cannot be faking it, thats bravado and it doesnt work.
That means you need to update your skills or maybe your in the wrong industry , the answer is never to lower yourself into a begging, needy, helpless, subordinate position, because its a doggy dog world and almost never will that work in convincing someone.
I had no babysitter and I had to walk to my interview with my son who was 6 months at the time. I had babyfood stains all on my shirt and all my makeup was all messed up. It was a hiring event with so many good looking people and I was the only person with a baby stroller in line. Out of all those people maybe over a 100 I was the one they pick. My hiring manager told me " when he first saw me struggle to shake his hand because I was carrying my son he said I was hired on the spot because he saw pure determination" Now Im a manger there. I live this scene dont be afraid to take risk because there's a blessing in disguise.
I love it. I don't care what the doubters say.
Sander Cohen??!
I had a job interview like this once. After five months of looking for work and a plethora of promising interviews, I kind of broke down and just told them the real answers, not the rehearsed speeches of what I thought they'd want to hear. I just told them who I was and what I am, I was hired on the spot!
What do you mean by real answers?
Instead of answering like how I'd expect they'd want, like saying, "I'm a highly motivated individual looking to establish myself in a new career at your company." That time I just told the truth, "I saw my life up until this point, on how hard I struggled to get back to where I am, and then my company closed down. I had all this motivation to better myself and now I'm just trying to get back to start."
cool story bro
Thank you, still there and HOLY CRAP do I love it!
Excellent answer from the heart.
This is my favorite movie, this describe exactly my life in New York.......
@CAl Gond what
@CAl Gond what
Skill is only a part of the puzzle. Life takes more than skill and know how. It takes moxie. One of my favorite movie lines comes from the comedy 48rs when Jack Kates played my Nick Nolte tells Reggie Hammond played by Eddie Murphy that it takes bullshit, attitude, and experience to be a good cop. It may have been a comedic line from a comedy but it's right. The only caveat is if once you use that bullshit, you better be able to back it up. Chris Gardner used this bullshit to get his foot in the door but he was able to back it up. This man's life should be a blueprint and shown in every 'hood in America that no matter your skin color, you can be somebody. To imply otherwise is a show of weakness and cowardess.
true
I completelly fucked up my job interview 3 years ago (at least the first half), then I remembered this speech and gave a relatively similar one. I got the job.
My Inspiration for every job interview I attend!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vinayak S sane here
Looking for a new job, and came across this clip. It is highly encouraging, that despite the odds, people can find something and make something. This is very motivating and +Steve Kimble post below sums up the feeling all too well.
parking tickets!? best line ever
He wasn't late for parking tickets, he charged with with dom abuse. And wife took his kids well before all of this happened.
This is so true... you bust your ass for an opportunity. An opportunity only, but an opportunity is priceless if its the right one.
I wish that more employers would look beyond the exterior and see the potential of a diamond in the rough.
When u noticed that last question was supposed to be a rejection hint,he was trying to highlight on how its not fair for the others to see they hired a man who came to interview like that,but will answered it,outside of the box thinking,which then made them realise that he’s one of a kind
I had an interview sort of like this only with 20 people on either side of an oval conference table. For a newspaper graphic design job, ad layout, and other artistic entry level stuff. Did not get the job but they called me back leaving a message that they had me in mind for "another job"....I never responded as another job probably was sweeping floors at midnight.
How the hell he didn't win a Oscar for this movie!!
3:22 In actuality, during the course of his 6-month training program, the real Chris Gardner received a stipend of about $1,000.00 a month. The problem was that he still had way too many outstanding debts to pay off (parking tickets, taxes, court costs, credit cards, et cetera), plus the extremely high rents in San Francisco and the high cost of groceries in California even in the 1980's meant that a typical person, let alone a single father could not survive on $1,000.00 a month in SF.
Tbf $1,000 back then would be about $3,500 today
Some times I think we'll if their homeless why don't they just get a job but that's not always how it works I don't think someone would hire a homeless person right when they walk for their interview. Last week I watched "the pursuit of happiness" it was and amazing move it opened my eyes bc I didn't know people actually live like this every day and I just found out about a classmate today that she is living at a hotel kinda like in the move wears the same clothing and I found out about. This bc she asked me if I knew of a job for her she said if she doesn't find a job her friends parents are telling like the government to send her to a foster home 😢 who knew the girl that has sat next to me this school year is going through such a tuff time her story realy reminded me of the movie.
jaAdamariE There're hurting people all over the world who need our love and care.
We meet them everyday in our different spheres of contact: bus stops,
shopping malls, classrooms, workplaces, on the streets etc. These are
victims of a harsh and cruel society; full of shattered dreams and
unfulfilled hopes. Many of them hide behind the shadows of cosmetic
smiles, while others clearly betray the weight of their burdens. Thus when you meet hurting people, show
them unconditional love; make up your mind they'll leave happy,
strengthened and encouraged. Love them with the love they can't deny.
What they need is a kind word from you; a word that'll bring hope and
encouragement; a word that'll heal their broken hearts. For others, what
they need might be just a kind smile, a gentle, compassionate touch
that will communicate God's love and acceptance. God brought them your
way so you can show them a new future that is lighted with hope.
KING JOSIAH in love with this comment is it a poem you made
jaAdamariE
no, it is not
KING JOSIAH ok then
jaAdamariE
it is understanding from the bible
when i struggle i think of this movie
The pants joke it is actually really fun, but the greatest thing is how it breaks the tension , cause despite the good impression , his outfit was gonna screw it up all
i love the rich white guy laugh lol
I just love this movie , so inspirational, emotional and exciting to watch + it reminds me of a simpler time
@ 2:08 this is what companies really look for in current/future employees, people who can be resourceful
+Pmz Sadly, I disagree. Most bigwigs are too stupid to see through to what a candidate is really like.
The reason he got the job is that he walked in looking like a garbage man and:
1. Didn't even flinch from that extreme situation
2. Showed extreme dedication, self-confidence, because he actually showed up despite all that happening
3. Honestly told the truth
4. Showed sound judgment, because he made the best out of a bad situation
A person who is capable of handling a situation like that, this masterfully is unbelievable valuable even without education. If he showed up in a suit, he wouldn't have gotten the job.
guys listen up
i once went for and interview for a maintenance engineer job that i wasnt qualified enough for
i was guessing the other interviewees would be all dressed up so i chose to go as i was
i was working that day so i arrived at the interview covered in dust and grease and wearing a boiler suit
i told them i was very busy and the parking meter was running outside and that i was on my lunch break
i still got the job
I have been on both sides of the hiring desk. I have hired people and i have looked for work as a broke, unemployed person that was one set away from ruin. I learned a few things along the way. The first is to relax and be yourself. You can't make them hire you. Being nervous and desperate is very unbecoming. Always tell the truth. If you don't know don't BS just discuss anything that is close to what was asked for. Be prepared and come ready to discuss the job (read the job requirements.) Be truthful about your motivation and your experience. I was asked, in a job interview why I left my last job. I never blinked. I just said I was fired because my boss found my work sub-par. This shocked the interviewer but what I said was the truth. It was funny but my old boss, the one that fired me, gave a glowing review about me to my new boss. Always tell the truth. Trust is a huge part of what makes a great employee.
This reminds me when I was trying to get an editing job and they were like "So are you going to come into work next week?" and Im like "WHAT!? WHAT?! OMG!!!!!"
Great video for students to see about what it takes to do well in a job interview.
Love this movie. It really shows all the great opportunities in society today. If you happen to randomly meet a person who likes you very much, he may actually choose to put in a word for you in his company. If you also have Will Smith-level charm, there is a slight chance that you may land, and hold on now: An UNPAID INTERNSHIP! And after 6 months of unpaid work, you only compete with 19 other interns, for the entry-level position, that may pay just enough to rent a shitty one-room apartment, where you only share bathroom with 5 others. THE AMERICAN DREAM 2018.
Most honest and underrated comment I've seen so far.
landed my first job using this line !! THANK YOU 😭
in MY country you chicken brain
In a job interview they want you as much as you want to be a part of them. Just go in to the interview like your talking to a friend. Being real and honest is what they want!
what he worried about he can just call uncle phil yo
Incredible movie. Great script, great actor, but especially, a great story. Everyone loves an underdog, and if you don't, you're no friend of mine. Period.
If you work without pay, you're gonna get ripped off. ... Unless you're the kind of guy who is willing to rip others off.
The nice pants ... when the person in front of you has 2 strikes and comes up with this kind of instinctive clever answer, you know you have to give him a chance.
I had a job interview last month and I tried to use wit and humour during the process, but they just didn't care...it shows you that this only happens in movies.
Bro, you don't go to job interviews to make jokes. You have to show the best of you that will help you perform the activities they assign you.
you had to show how can u benefit the company
and be a lot more valuable than the salary they will give u.👶
Are you both actually serious? You are NOT getting the point! Using humour and wit shows that you are relaxed and i was not looking for advice on how to behave during interviews. All professionals will tell you it is important to have a good sense of humour during interviews and not be stuck up and nervous!
Or Ur not funny 😂
This is such an inspirational movie. I loved watching every moment of it. Thanks for uploading the video. I give 10/10.
Great story. Gota love someone who overcomes adversity like this guy did. The one thing to value in life over everything, even love, is perseverance. Without it, you’ll be left for dead, figuratively and literally
Lesson learned. If the boss laughs, you better laugh your ass off.
I really feel like this man now, except my wife didn't leave me and I have three children. So much time gone and so many things I should've done so wouldn't have to be leaving with my in-laws. And hear some ppl say "it'll get better " or "just believe in God and he'll take care of you ." No..... hoping and praying won't do a damn thing, you have to make it happen. YOU have to PURSUE your happiness, just like this man did... and I will. It will be tough and it will be stressful, but I have to do it for my children's sake. I will not be seen in my children's eyes as a failure... no.... not me.
+esilia sundway I'm not sure what that verse means exactly, giving up on his mercy, but thank you for replying. I reread my comment and I really needed to see that again. Now these days I just wanna give up, feeling like a damn failure, but I can't. My children are my light.... and I'm theirs....
+onelight 80 respect brother
try something different and look for a mentor... offer to pay
go get’em tiger!
one of his best films. I watched it like 5 times. Cried a few times...
Except for that blue Gini guy, Will Smith has inspire me most of the time with his acting..
This was a fabulous movie. Will did a great job!
I got hired simply situation not as glamorous or high paying
Explain that I was just released from lock up took an Uber for a shop job as General Service
Reading the comments here makes me feel that I am not the only person in this world that at one point in life broke down and just had too many interviews untill one time honesty really paid off and I'm hired now after months of waiting.. May God blesses all of Us in surviving life
:)
Will not getting an Oscar for this movie is mystery.
Financial is the great or worst status...it can makes life or it takes life.......no earnings or no money is the hardest thing in life......A rich person will have kingdom..
...and when the end comes not one dollar or a cent more will buy them any more time on this Earth ...in non-existence equality finally strikes
i once wrote to a newspaper editor in England: " I am one of a kind, too good an opportunity to ignore."
This movie is definitely one of my favorites! Life has been a struggle after loosing my job recently and stuff like this gives me hope! Also reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad” has giving me insight to a new way to do things. I literally dread working 8-5 and missing out on life and time with my kids. Remember “assets and liabilities.”
What if somebody came in without any pants on? And I hired him? What would you say?
He musta had one helluva rod
this such a powerful movie....yes life is hard.... but never quit.... I see that
What a great, super, motivational, highly inspirational video clip. Luvvv it.
Reality of life when your struggling but companys dont care about what your going through. If a man came into an office dressed like this man with that attitude i would never judge on what he wears that would be so low of a human to make a call on someones looks
A brotha that don't sell drugs; is a pimp; or gang member.... PRICELESS
For anyone who is struggling with life. I wanted to kill myself last year. It felt like I had demons in my brain manipulating my mind. I couldnt think clearly. I couldnt choose my thoughts they were being put into me. Everyday it got worse. I barely ate, barely slept, I was dying. My brain hurt, I was constantly getting light headed. The world didn't look the same anymore. It didnt matter how anything looked even if it was beautful, everything looked like hell but I didnt want it to. I wanted to help people, I always have but there was a constant opposition that wasnt coming from me, I couldn't fix my mind. I was afraid to trust God but I knew if I listened everything would be okay.
I failed two semesters of college because of this. One of the few friends I had died and because of this problem I couldnt be the brother he always was to me while he was alive. Then my nephew got a really bad sickness. If he would have died I would have died. At the time I felt like I failed alot of people, because I did and I felt like I had failed him, I didn't feel like I deserved to live. It didnt feel right. I tried to fix my mind so I could do better in this life but it only got worse. God healed my nephew from a disease that should have killed him. Real authentic bible following Christians prayed in the name of Jesus and my nephew was healed. Even the doctor asked us if we believed in God because he said my nephew was alive by some miracle. I didnt kill myself because my nephew survived. I kept going but my mind was still messed up. I kept letting people down.
Eventually I got fed up with myself. I got to the point that I didn't care what happened to me. I disregarded myself completely for the sake of others. Even though my mind was absolute hell I read the bible, I prayed and trusted God.
The more time I spent with God the less, worry, hate, anger and paranoid I got. I learned to love people that I had no reason to love. I dont want to hurt people.
The only reason I still do mma is for my coach that got killed. The last thing he told me before he died was that he couldnt wait to see me in mma, I feel like I have to fight, I know he didn't die for nothing, it wont be for nothing. Eventually my mind was free from all that hell, it took awhile only because I had a real hard time trusting in God but once I just let go and trusted God no matter what I became free from all that mental hell. I have mental clarity now. I have peace, I can breathe. I know alot of things in life dont make sense sometimes but I promise you there is life in Jesus. All of you matter. Dont listen to anyone who tells you that you dont. You are more than significant. theres a guy named dan mohler on youtube that explains the gosple of Christ very well, Look up Dan Mohler- what is our purpose
Рикардо Карденас praise God you got set free through Christ
Thank you I really need this. I've been in a really dark place...
Thank you brother, I needed this.
As someone who is coming to the end of a successful career who has interviewed countless people, a suggestion to you young bucks out there who may read this. The moment you turn an interview into a comparative study of what you have done is the moment you are compared with other people doing the same thing. So never do this. Always be yourself, speak on behalf of who you truly are, let your true self take the reigns instead of going with your practiced speeches or answers. You have to realize people in interviews have heard all those same answers and all those same speeches many times over and they will not separate you from the pack. Be yourself, tell us about your hopes for yourself, tell us about the challenges you have overcome, tell us why you never settle for not knowing something, tell us why you are an exception to the rule instead of being the rule.
You want success? You want to look in your bank account and know you are in the 1-10%? It all starts with you and showing that you have what it takes and what it takes is not being what your generation calls an "NPC". A high end job will care absolutely nothing about your political opinions, it will care absolutely nothing about your opinions on identity this/that, it cares nothing about your protests and so on. What it does care about is looking at a young person and having that young person prove they would be dependable, not a trouble maker, have the intelligence to learn quickly, and eventually can be trusted to not even bother about because they take care of business with little to no oversight. It's really that simple. Now get off your asses and go make it happen.
should be the other way round...when i go for an interview i ask them why should i choose to give my time, skills and experience to your company instead of another one. if they mention money...i turn them down
@@vincentdeguard4726 I've seen this tactic before and it can work but only if used at the right time. An applicant is the one calling so it's on them to make the statements about why they came calling. If someone applies only to ask me why I deserve them then that interview is over. However, in situations of recruitment, absolutely. But to each their own if it works for you.
I already am in the 1-10% and self-employed. When you apply for a job you ARE part of the pack regardless of what you say.
@@VivaMessico Good for you. I'm sure you've lived a wondrous life.
@Chris Have lived? Not really. I started at the bottom after growing tired of being talked down to all my life. That's why I will not stop anywhere short of the top.
Corporate life is modern slavery
Yeah, I see where you're coming from I would think that too if I were an idiot who knows jack shit about anything.
not true
Little do you know of how a corporate life gives you a lot these days. Not that you would know because hey, those burgers and fries aren't going to cook themselves.
@Adam Craig Exempt most people cannot walk out the door if they do they lose their employment, their home, their ability to pay bills etc. It's a different type of slavery. Most people hate their lives.
Mostly true
One of my favorite movies of all time.
Some advice for those of you that are young like myself, and are looking for the answers to get an interview: If you have a resume, make sure you perfect it. If you do not have a resume, then make one. If you’re applying for something that’s above an entry level position, then you will need a resume, and a damn good cover letter. Ultimately, just be yourself, have hope, and don’t be afraid to fail or ask for help when needed. The people who are true to you and believe in you will be there for you. If anybody is in need of help and is seeking further advice; leave a comment below and I’ll give you some suggestions.
im 3 years late but is your offer still available?