The Perfect Excuse by Modupe Salau

 

“Excuses are tools of incompetence, monuments of nothingness. Those who use them seldom achieve anything”.

A lot of young people seem to have an explanation for their inability to get and keep a job. Those “explanations” in my opinion are nothing but EXCUSES.

You could have a million and one excuses but never a good reason for not accomplishing a task.

Let’s take a look at the top 10 excuses that we give for not getting the job, laugh about it, but if you can relate to any one of them, remember that no excuse is good enough.

10. There are no jobs out there.

WRONG! There are jobs, only unemployable people. All you need to do is be in more places, meet more people, do more things and more often, you’ll find a job.

9.   I applied already and they turned me down.

          Ensure that you’ve done everything correctly then do apply again, if you really want it... apply again. Nobody will sue you for trying a second or third time.

8.    I don’t have the right “connections”.

         Connections can get you a job but not keep the job. Network with the right people. Don’t be shy to tell people that you’re in need of a job.

7.     I don’t want to work any job that’s not fun, once it stops being fun, I quit.

       School wasn’t all fun but you attended, medications aren’t fun but you take them... A job may not be fun but you need one... not unless you don’t actually need one. Life isn’t all fun anyways, so get serious.

6.    I’m just not an office person.

Nobody was molded, transported and planted in the office...so who exactly is an “office person”

5.   I dont have the right qualifications/degree
        If you’re only concerned about your degree, that’s only a small portion of the big picture. Many firms are leaning towards experience rather than degree these days. If you have the required skills/experience, then please go for it.

4. I’m off the age limit

Don’t include your age in your CV if it will infringe on your opportunity of making it through to the interview. Impress them with the other 9 out of 10 qualifications that they’ll overlook your age, with the confidence that you can deliver.

3. They had issues with my appearance and i can’t change my appearance to suit anybody.

    Nobody would employ a person that would compromise the image and brand of the company. Besides, isn’t it time to do away with some of those childish fads?

2. They were asking questions that aren't related to my field.
            Versatility is a key skill in the business world. Get reading and always “know”.

1. The interviewer just didn't like me!

       His job is not to “like” you! You’re the one who needs to do everything to WOW him!