While reading the chapter in Account Planning in the Idea Industry, the required reading for the course, I ran across a set of five questions that I just couldn't get off my mind. The section of the book was discussing interviewing, creating a portfolio, and small things that would distinguish yourself from all the other candidates fighting for the job as well. The five questions stuck with me the rest of the day and I continued to day-dream how I would answer them and if they really would set me apart from other people. So I guess I am leaving you to be the judge of that...
Five Provocative Questions for Real Interviews
*Idea Industry page 69
1. What do you think it would be like to work on a cruise ship?
* FUN...the perfect fit for me. I currently work in hospitality/hotel industry and love it. I have always enjoyed meeting new people and people watching in general. On a cruise ship I imagine it to be just one big party...You get to travel the world- or at least wherever your ship line goes- and meet tons of interesting people. Unlike a typical hotel, I think the majority of cruise goers are there to have a relaxing good time. Working on a ship, you would always be on stage...from making memorable experiences for guest to thinking of new ways to stay entertained. I would enjoy living in close quarters with people, leaving the ship to explore, and making lots of tip money! Pretty much I see it as a mix between a non-stop party and a great continuous travel experience while racking in the dough because your not paying for living expenses.
2. Why do you think American Idol is so popular?
* Because we can't get enough of laughing at people, watching Simone make other people look stupid to hide our own insecurities, and being able to truly believe you took part in the next big "thing."
3. What would you do to get into the mind of a 54-year old woman?
* Nothing....I have a 54-year old mother (well, okay she's only 52 1/2 years old, but close enough!) and that is plenty enough. She regularly speaks her mind and tells you exactly what's wrong with something, how to fix it, and don't mess up again. Don't get me wrong, she's awesome, I love my mom, but WOW!!! I think I would rather just wait 33 more years and find out what its like on my own to be in a 54 year old woman's head!
4. Tell me what you think a day-in-the-life of a typical long haul truck driver might be like.
*A barrel of laughs...how much funnier/ better could it get!?!? Drive a huge truck that dominates the road, eat all the junk food you want, because hell you have a figure to uphold right, talk on the CB using code names, pull over and sleep whenever you want virtually wherever you want, and have a endless network of friends no matter where you are driving the truck that day.
5. Have you ever made a documentary film?
*No, yes...well, not the typical one with a movie camera, but I do like to take pictures and then "scrapbook" them to preserve the memories. I like to but them in cute books, with cute stickers and paper, and write names, dates, and places down...so yeah I document my life just not in the typical Micheal Moore kind of documentary film way.
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