Tips? No thank you!
Hard work is better than tips? Do you agree?
In recent times, I've come across numerous tips on LinkedIn about how to ace an interview. While many people agree with these tips, I've also encountered some who believe that relying solely on tips is futile and that it's better to simply put in the hard work.
If you share my belief that interviewing is similar to an exam, where only a select few succeed, then keep reading. Allow me to share an own story from my early university days. During my first semester, I had to pass six subjects to progress. Being one of the top students in my high school, I was overly confident in my ability to breeze through them.
Despite dedicating myself throughout the semester, attending every class, and never missing a single assignment, I received the shocking news that I had failed five out of the six subjects. Needless to say, I was devastated. I constantly questioned what went wrong, and more importantly, I knew I had to redeem myself the next semester to avoid a lengthy commute to a distant campus.
With no time to waste, I enrolled in all five failed subjects, bringing my total workload to nine. While the task seemed daunting, I knew I had to face it head-on. This time, I took a different approach. Instead of just relying on hard work, I sought guidance from my friends who had already passed these subjects. They shared invaluable insights that I had overlooked in my previous attempts.
As a result of their guidance and my own efforts, I successfully completed all nine subjects with satisfactory grades, allowing me to transfer to a closer campus the following year.
Through this experience, I encourage you to think beyond mere hard work and embrace the power of tips. Tips often stem from experience and can be immensely helpful. Don't underestimate their value. Instead, view them as suggestions to compare with your own experiences, allowing you to refine your approach and become a better version of yourself.