With Mark Burnett at the helm, there is bound to be a lot of reality television predictability with this particular show. But there are some very obvious reasons why it would be good for any job seeker to consider watching a few episodes of this show.
1) Never lie on your resume. I caught a trailer that showed a candidate squirming as she had listed Spanish as a language she was fluent in on her resume. When asked about it, she could barely say hello in Spanish. You might think listing some skill proficiency will grab the attention of the company, but unless it is undeniably true, you will likely be called out at some point. I know how to create an Excel spreadsheet and even a few formulas, but to say I am an expert is a huge stretch. So I would never even list that on my resume.
2) There is a difference between like-ability and downright goofiness. Again, in a trailer I saw it appears as though the candidates are going out of their way to outline their personalities. While that is certainly part of a job interview (and eventually your job), please remember there is a time and place for everything. The number one function of a job is actually doing the job. Not getting along with everyone, showing how much of a chatterbox you can be, or even be up to speed on current events. At the end of the day employers are going to hire based upon job skills and fit for the job.
3) There is ALWAYS competition for a job. Just because an interview is going well and the hiring authority is showing all kinds of buying signals, there is always someone else being considered. Including not even filling the position. It is hard to imagine that is competition, but if a company is on the fence whether or not to hire you, they may choose leaving the position open over making a wrong decision. So whether you think you are up against two or twenty candidates, be sure to put your best foot forward as if you are on the stage with others and you want to be memorable for all the right reasons.
At the end of the day you must keep everything in perspective. I am not endorsing this show by any stretch of the imagination. Their goal is ultimately to sell ad space. But crazy things happen in the interview process all the time and this could be a good reminder to stay sharp so that none of the craziness ever happens to you!
Let me know if you end up watching the show - I would love to hear any reviews!
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