The more desperate we are, when we least see hope, and when we most want to give up, it is often when God is testing us. If we can persist just a little longer, even for a little while, we may hope for light, and maybe we will be able to survive.
I will wait until the sea and sky are brighter.
It is a pity that most people give up when they should not give up, so success often belongs to a very small number of people. Of course, it does not mean that you can avoid failure as long as you persist. This requires two prerequisites. One is correct
The second thing you need to know yourself is to be able to accurately judge whether the darkness in front of you is the darkness before dawn or permanent darkness.
A correct understanding of oneself can help strengthen confidence and reduce blindness, and a correct judgment of the situation can make all efforts targeted. However, this last point is really only achieved by a small number of people.
After experiencing several failed interviews, Ruochu had to start a SWOT analysis on himself. He found that the key point of all the problems was only his own disadvantage. Now the disadvantage is very clear, that is, he has no work experience. Only by breaking through this node
, only then can you get out of the shadow of repeated defeats.
But this seems to be a Achilles heel, there is no way to solve it, and Ruochu refuses to lie, which has led to the current situation. There are many opportunities for interviews and very few opportunities for admission. Ruochu can't help but secretly laugh at himself, he almost has to succeed.
Awesome face.
However, the interview is not free. After a lot of hard work, Ruochu actually gained some small experience. At least he no longer feels timid about meeting strangers.
When I first went for an interview, I was very honest. I answered truthfully whatever I asked. If I don’t understand, I don’t understand. If I understand, I understand. When people ask you what you think of their business or company, if it’s good, it’s good, and if it’s bad, it’s bad.
, although the other party did not say anything, but if it is discovered for the first time, the more it is like this, the less likely it is to follow.
Gradually, she began to master some skills, such as trying to highlight her own advantages without leaving any trace, and trying to praise the company she applied for as much as possible without violating her own conscience and principles.
Of course, when some units want you to put forward some constructive suggestions or even development plans, you must also learn to reserve them, because some places use recruitment to defraud them of what they want.
When Ruochu applied for a job at a travel magazine, she was asked to come up with a commercial revision plan, which was said to be a reference for entering the second round. Ruochu worked all night on this, but she was not told when she submitted it.
What, she just thought that her plan did not pass the exam requirements, but later, she accidentally saw the brand new layout of this magazine at a newsstand, and realized that this was the plan she submitted. Of course, she only found out later
Yes, now she has to deal with various recruitment agencies, so how can she be in the mood to care about their family's results?
The constant setbacks also caused some changes in Ruochu's mentality. For example, at the beginning, the goal was to pass the interview and get a job. The goal was very clear, so he didn't care about anything else.
But when she discovered that this result was not so easy to achieve, she began to adjust her mentality. When others observed her, she also learned to observe others, and regarded the interview process as an equal and mutual discussion process with the interviewer.
Ask questions to increase your understanding of the industry. Although you may not get anything, you will get some information, such as what is kept secret in this industry and what is an open secret. This way, another company in the same industry can
At least you will have some psychological advantages during the interview.
In addition, she encountered many strange test questions during the interview. Some of them made Ruochu laugh or cry, and some even made her feel very angry. For example, she was eliminated just because her zodiac sign was not compatible with her boss. Later, when she used a way to watch
When I look at these questions with a performance mentality, I find them very interesting.
Of course, Ruochu is not unappreciated. In many places, he has revealed his desire to keep her. However, Ruochu also needs to make a choice. Because he has no experience, it is impossible to negotiate terms with others, but for himself
Unacceptable position adjustments, for example, she originally applied to be a copywriter, but because she had a better image, she was asked to do customer relations, which she couldn't accept.
This was not the first time this happened. The man with glasses whom she met for the first time at a job fair later called Ruochu to inform her to go for an interview. She was told that she would be the secretary to the president, but Ruochu flatly rejected her. In fact, Ruochu
It wasn't that she was discriminating against the secretary's job, but the way the man with glasses looked at her made her feel like she was being treated like a vase, which was hard for her to bear.
Another thing Ruochu discovered is that for those places that keep saying they need work experience, do they really need you to have work experience? Not necessarily.
Because new employees are trained and led by veteran employees, it is not difficult to get started in a short time since they can finish college.
Then the employer's requirement that you must have work experience is actually a kind of psychological comfort for them. Sometimes they even just need you to say "I have experience" and they want you, but Ruochu refuses to say it.
At first she thought it was a lie, and at the same time she was also afraid that if she said she had experience, what would happen if her secret was revealed after entering.
Later, Ruochu finally figured out one thing. It is almost non-existent for someone to be admitted by saying that they have experience and then be kicked out for revealing their secrets. Because the management style of each place is different, no matter how experienced you are, you will be kicked out.
You have to explore all over again in a new place, and as long as you pay attention to what others do, you will basically be fine. Even if you are kicked out, you can confidently say that you have experience when you look for a job next time.
After all, it can be considered as breaking into the enemy's interior.
This discovery made Ruochu feel as if she had found a way to break through that Achilles heel. As long as she could break through the psychological barrier of not wanting to lie, that would be all.
…
"Mirror" magazine is a very famous fashion film magazine in China. Ruochu read every issue when she was in school. When she received the interview notice from this magazine, Ruochu simply couldn't describe her feelings.
She really hopes to stay and work, because movies are one of Ruochu's biggest hobbies besides literature. But after experiencing so many failures, Ruochu has been able to accept the results calmly, so no matter what, in
Among the people waiting in line for the interview, she was the one who looked the calmest.
Most of the people around me have a copy of the magazine, and everyone is flipping through it as if they were memorizing it before an exam. Some people are even memorizing the name of the editor-in-chief and deputy editor-in-chief on the copyright page. Ruochu is observing calmly.
She looked at everyone and found that it was very interesting to describe everyone's performance with a pen. As for how to prepare for a while to answer the questions, she forgot about it.
Finally it was Ruochu's turn to go in. There were three interviewers, but they were not like the usual ones. The three people sat behind a horizontal table, and then they all faced Ruochu alone.
Instead, three people sat on three sides of a square table, and the remaining seat was for Ruochu. Directly opposite Ruochu was a projection screen. This gave people a good look, at least there was no sense of being overwhelmed.
The feeling of interrogation made Ruochu feel a little better about this place psychologically.
Ruochu bowed generously and sat down in his seat.
Because she did not graduate from a film and television related major, the recruiter added some basic film knowledge to her interview. It was actually very simple. She first played two clips on a projector and asked Ruochu to tell her the name, genre, director and director of the film.
position in film history.
Ruochu was very glad that he had taken the film appreciation elective course. When the teacher showed them such poor black and white films, most of them chose to sleep. After all, everyone who came to the appreciation course wanted to watch blockbusters, although if
At first she found it very boring, but she still insisted on reading it carefully.
Therefore, the topic was not difficult for her. One was the Soviet film "Battleship Potemkin" which was famous for its skillful use of montage techniques, and the other was "Citizen Kay" which was hailed as "a monument to modern cinema".
"Well", because the evaluation of these two movies has been recognized, Ruochu only needs to answer those few points and it will be fine.
Next, the difficulty increased a bit, and Ruochu was asked to randomly select a movie he had watched to analyze and briefly describe it, without any restrictions.
This topic seems to have a lot of room for development, but in such a tense atmosphere, most people's reaction is that they have no clue at the moment, and some people will elaborate based on ideological, technical means, and actors' performance routines. This is actually very difficult.
Insurance, also meets the requirements of film reviews.
Ruochu thought for a while and said, "I want to give a brief review of the movie "The Kramers"."
One of the interviewers nodded, and the other two looked at each other, obviously not expecting Ruochu to choose such a life film for review.
Although this is a film that has won an Oscar before, a big reason for winning the award is the historical background. At that time, the Vietnam War had just passed, and people needed this kind of warm and tender film to soothe their souls. In addition, in addition to the superb performances of the actors, this film also
It seems that I can't find anything that can be explored.
This kind of question actually tests the candidates' unique insights into the film. Even if you choose a relatively unknown film to express your thoughts, it will be easier to excel than choosing a film that has been sealed and has no bright spots.
"I think the success of this film does not lie in its reflection of a common social problem, nor in the perfect acting skills of the actors..." Ruochu took a deep breath and refuted two points first, and these two points
It happens to be the recognized reason for the film's success.
"Wait a minute, Miss Qin, are you sure you are talking about the movie "The Kramers"?" The female interviewer interrupted Ruochu. The man next to him smiled and shook his head, feeling that there was no need to listen any more.
, to overturn the conclusions that have been accepted by the world to express one's own personality, this kind of sensationalism is still too young, they have seen it too many times.
"So why do you think it was successful?" another interviewer said, obviously his patience was limited.
"Of course I'm not denying the above two reasons, but I think its success is mainly due to its adoption of a way of expression that approximates the 'flow of life'." When Ruochu said this, he paused and looked at the other items.
personal reaction.
"You go on." The interviewer said expressionlessly.
"The camera seems to be our eyes, and the shooting angle seems to be peeping, which greatly satisfies our desire to peep into other people's lives..."
"And people seem to see the shadow of their own lives in them, which resonates, right?" The female interviewer suddenly took over Ruochu's words excitedly, and Ruochu nodded vigorously.
After the female interviewer finished speaking, she realized that this was an exam. She coughed twice and returned to her serious look.
For a while, the three of them were silent. Ruochu's heart began to sink, but she was not afraid. Anyway, she had failed many times, not least this time. However, it would be great if she could stay. She suddenly liked it here.
"Ms. Qin, can you briefly tell me your opinion on the movie?" No one commented on her answer to the previous question, so she asked more open questions, each one seemed bigger than the last, and what this question wanted to say was
It's really... not good enough. If I say it from the beginning, no one can find the entry point. Forget it, I already failed the previous question anyway, so let's just forget about this.
"I think movies are medicine, and directors are pharmacists."
The man sitting opposite her raised his eyebrows. The three of them were waiting for her to continue. Ruochu was not polite this time.
"Because Luc Besson said that 'movies are just an aspirin.' I very much agree with this sentence. Movies are used to heal wounds, reality, and the human soul. At this point, it is not much different from all other art forms.
The only difference is that its medicinal effect comes faster and more directly. For example, compared with literature, it lacks the process of converting words into visual images in people's minds, and it is more direct and easier to be accepted. The medicinal effect
It will come faster..." When Ruochu said this, she felt that her answer was a bit boring, so she stopped and waited for others to drive her out.
"So, what about horror movies? Are they also for healing?" The man opposite seemed to be very interested, or he just wanted to make things difficult for her. But Ruochu had nothing to worry about now.
"The purpose of horror movies is to induce people's negative emotions such as panic and trembling, so as to overcome or wash away the fear and other emotions that originally exist in these people's nature. It can be said to be a treatment method of fighting fire with fire, isn't it?
?”
There was another silence, and none of the three people said a word. Ruochu saw them exchange looks with each other, and thought that it should be over now. He must have a good meal at noon to comfort himself from being so tense.
nerve.
"Ms. Qin, do you have any requirements for salary?" the female interviewer suddenly asked her.
Ruochu was thinking about what to eat for lunch and instinctively shook her head. Although she had been looking for a job for so long, she really had never considered the salary issue. Besides, she didn't know what the current market was like.
"Then you will come over tomorrow to report. Do you have any questions?" the woman continued.
Ruochu shook her head again and stared blankly at the three people opposite her with no expression on their faces. Now she understood what they meant, but she just couldn't believe it.
"Okay, then welcome Miss Qin to join "Mirror Image"." The person opposite said to her with a smile.
"Wait a minute, can I ask why you admitted me?" This is the answer she wants to know. Only when she gets it can she feel at ease and believe that this is true.
"How should I put it? To be honest, your answer is a bit unprofessional, but it is very creative. Can I say that?"
Ruochu nodded, stood up, saluted the three of them, and said "Thank you." He turned and left. After walking a few steps, he suddenly thought of something and turned around and asked, "Have I ever told you,
I have no work experience."
"Haha, no."
"Then if I tell you now, will you still want me?"
"certainly……"
"Why?"
"Because creativity does not require experience..."
Ruochu breathed a sigh of relief, said goodbye again, left the interview room, and ran out in a gust of wind...