When we set goals, even if we’re in a state where we feel like we have two years left to live, as I thought I did, amazing things happen. These dreams will inevitably unfold for all of us. We need to set extraordinarily high goals in several areas so that if one temporarily falters, there are others to skyrocket the spirit. I am in round two for a role that pays $140,000 yearly, and I asked the head-hunter for insights. The head-hunter said it’s a high-level position, so I wouldn’t be the one to do the hands-on work, which is the work I love to do. So, I may prioritize a project management certificate as I lack significant leadership skills. When we go for high-level jobs, we need to get an education on leadership skills fast if these skills are missing. Even a single course on management from AU can catapult us to a high-level leadership role, for which I’ll provide a strategy.
This week, I aim to prepare my proposal for the thesis research for possible acceptance into the Doctor of Business Administration program, which I discussed today with my former employer, as the thesis topic relates to his company. My former employer was very supportive and provided advice. However, the Doctorate program is very competitive this year, so my odds are low. However, I had a solid performance record in the math department, which may give me leverage. But I fear I may outshine my potential supervisor in Web 3.0 knowledge, although I only know a little. He doesn’t know much, either, so I am concerned he may reject me. Therefore, I might need to downplay what little I know.
It’s a weird world when we’re considered overqualified with minimal experience for managerial roles and very little knowledge of Web 3.0 for academic programs. So, what I want all of us to know is, if we feel we’re in the depths of life-threatening sickness, severe anxiety, a language barrier, personal hardships, disability, or long-term traumas, simply keep learning and trying, as we may end up “overqualified” for our goals. That’s a decent place to be, better than being underqualified. The best place to be is hired for the job or accepted into the degree program. But part of the fun is getting to that state, like solving a puzzle, which I hope to discover and reveal to all of us. And if we truly are “overqualified,” the solution is simple: aim higher.
This week, I found a great job search system on LinkedIn using its paid plan. I search “director of marketing,” my city, and “results within the last week.” I’ve already found ideal jobs, and I’m excited. They pay over $100,000, so I won’t be considered overqualified. So, those looking for a director or executive role could take a single management course at AU and immediately apply for the top role. Some director roles have 200 to 500 applicants, and the majority of those applicants seem to have MBAs. Despite this, we might land these positions sooner than anticipated, so highlight that management course on the resume!
Considering the above, Biginterview.com has many enlightened ideas for an effective job search. I’m going to share one about resume bots. For senior-level roles, we must customize every resume we submit to have the exact keywords that appear in the job description. We must put those keywords in our resumes’ introductory statements. Stuff the intro a bit. Bots love it.
Furthermore, we are all heading to six figures due to our AU degrees, and these bots won’t look at our university name but instead at our degrees. However, that’s unless the HR recruiter specifies, say, Ivy League universities, as in the case of recruiters for think tanks such as, I believe, Accenture. That means bots don’t typically know the difference between Athabasca University and Harvard, but they understand what an MBA versus a high school diploma is. And if we’ve only taken one management course at a 500 level, then write on our resume, “Taken a management course at the MBA level.” Even if we don’t have an MBA or are not in the MBA, the bots will love the words “management” and “MBA” and may submit our resume to the recruiter, who will further vet us. It gets us in the door.
On that note, some amazing things happened in the past three hours. I went into an online introductory overview of a Chief Marketing Executive Officer program at an Ivy League University in the US. To my shock, I was the shining star regarding questions and engagement. My questions were 20 to 1 relative to others, and the instructors answered many of my queries. This shocked me because I thought I’d be the redheaded stepchild in a room full of prodigies. So, what does this mean for us? I’m learning that being chronically and excessively anxiety-riddled in poverty for nearly a decade doesn’t knock us out of the box. We all can turn it around where we’re at the top of our game. We’ve all got what it takes to make our dreams a reality–every one of us.
And then another amazing thing happened just now. I just got another interview invitation for a director role that pays $160,000 to $185,000 a year. These are the people who want to hire me. It’s good news for all of us, as it tells us anything is possible. I felt like a lost cause for a decade. I told my friend I was average, more like below average, as I could barely tie my shoes due to extreme anxiety attacks that struck for the majority of the day. But none of us are average. We are all spectacular. We can all earn top executive roles. It starts with the big, impossible goal. So, set the goal right now, making it as gigantic and impossible as we can conceive, and then watch it unfold at hyper speed with every tiny step we take.
No matter what challenges we face, we all have the potential to achieve our dreams. Obtaining an AU degree, especially an MBA, or at least a management course, brings us closer to reaching the peak of our careers. Our potential and possibilities are limitless, as our circumstances do not constrain us. So, pick our grandiose adventures as they are about to unfold at hyperspeed!