Roman, something important is coming up. A meeting with the shareholders of a company regarding my appointment as CEO. What’s important? What should I say? How should I structure the presentation? (I have my own answers to all these questions, but I’m curious to hear your perspective.)
You will never guess the employer’s perspective, even if yours is the right one. So just be yourself. If they don’t like you as you are, then it’s not meant to be, as it will only bring stress in the future. However, if you are true to yourself, in addition to what I’ve said, you will show your inner strength. And that is important for a top manager. Does that resonate?
Yes, some time ago I realized that a potential employer is not always constructive, rational, or even reasonable. So trying to adapt to all of that is a losing game. I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s better to be rational in the way I see it. The chances of finding a match aren’t very high, but where there is a match—that’s the company worth striving for.
Is everything clear? The main thing now is for employers to understand that you’re not playing a role, but that you truly are who you say you are. For example, I recently had a problem with this. I was invited to discuss a good position, and I agreed to listen. Of course, you shouldn’t dismiss any conversations. At the same time, the interviewer had a strong feeling of concern that “I was selling myself too well.” It’s even strange that he included this in his list of “concerns,” as it’s unreasonable to expect anything different from a top salesperson.
At the same time, how can someone who isn’t a sales specialist understand that when a real, great sale is happening, the buyer doesn’t feel like they’re being sold to? On the contrary, in such cases, I don’t try to sell at all; I just “open up” instead. Wearing a mask during an interview can end up costing you more in the long run.