I have been watching the Olympics like a fiend and have come to a conclusion: I want to date a bobsleigh brakeman.
I know it might seem silly and I don’t want to sound like a romance novelist but I think the combination of focus, determination and strength wrapped in such a nice package is a pretty great combination.
But the hard truth is that I can’t.
I can’t date a bobsledder any more than I can be a CFO. Just because I admire them and think that what they do is neat, there is no way we would find any common ground
I am not athletic or even fit for that matter. I am a desk rat rather than a gym rat. I don’t go out much in winter. And nothing I do is measured in hundredths of a second. Nothing.
Applying for jobs is the same thing. Just because you think the role is interesting or cool does not mean that you would be suitable date material.
When you read the requirements, pay attention to what they are really describing. Does it really reflect what you do, or more importantly, have done?
Will the receiver of your resume instantly be able to see why you are interested and why this makes sense for you and for the hiring manager?
We can all date bobsledders in our dreams but should save the heartache and focus on more realistic pursuits in our careers. Me included.