#18: I'm willing to challenge traditional thinking

I think nothing provides more supporting evidence of this than the fact that I started this blog to aid my job search. Conventional wisdom might tell you that resumes, cover letters, and a conservative approach to the job search is really the way to go.  In a normal economy that might work, but when somebody received a few hundred resumes for one position, you really need to stand out. I just read an interview on Dan Schwabel's blog about the importance of audacity. No doubt, this has been one of my most audacious online moves, but I've also rebuilt Bizskoolblog and launched the Skooloflife to extend my credibility.   To add to that, I've already started considering how I will uses this domain after I get my job. Most likely it will be a blog that I dedicate to the job search process, something I've lived in and breathed for a year.

#9: I came up with the idea for this site one morning, and by afternoon it was live

One of my major strengths is the ability to come up with new ideas on a regular basis. This blog is one of several ideas that have actually come to fruition purely through taking action. My main blog Bizskoolblog.com is updated on a daily basis with new content. I recently invited other business school students to start contributing to the blog and take some sort of action every day to grow the the blog.

In order to grow my knowledge, I recently joined Yaro Starak's Blog Master Mind program and I've began work on another project which will go live in a few days. So what does this mean for you, my potential employer? If you put me in a position where idea generation is important, you will have not an endless stream, but a river of new ideas flowing into any marketing department.

#7: I thrive in fast-paced environments

One of the things that has always motivated me is fast-paced environments. When things move too slowly, I tend to get bored, so this is something that I'm looking for in whatever organization I end up joining. I love fast paced environments because they keep my mind racing and seem to foster creativity. I also seem to like the impact that they have on my overall energy level. So, that's reason #7. If this describes your organization, and you think I might be a fit, please reach out to me.

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#6. I have great presentation and communication skills

Jerry Seinfeld joked once that "The #1 fear for most people is public speaking. People fear public speaking more than death, so basically the guy giving the eulogy would rather be in the coffin." For some strange reason that I can't seem to figure out, I'm the polar opposite of this. Some might say it's masochistic, but I actually enjoy giving presentations, and seem to have developed a knack for creating and delivering presentations during my time in business school. In fact, it is one of the key components I'm looking for in a dream job, based on my mind map.

#48. I was principal tuba in the all-state band

#62:I worked at McDonald’s in high school. It was one of the most valuable learning experiences.

You're probably wondering what working at Mcdonald's has to do with any of my qualifications. The truth is that job probably did more to prepare me for life than even my first job out of college. Most high school students do a 3 month stint at Mcdonald's and get out of there the second they can. It is for all intents and purposes your real first job. When I attempted to quit in 3 months, my parents wouldn't let me. They told me I had to stick it out. The truth is I hated working at Mcdonald's. But, it was a tremendously valuable experience. When you see people who work there 40 hours a week, it makes you look at your own life and realize how good you really have it. The fact is some of those people are stuck and they come there just to make ends meet. If there's anything I learned from that experience is that you should treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO. They both add value to your life, just in different ways.

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#5: I can make PowerPoint slides, Excel spreadsheets, and am generally quite skilled with most software applications

The gist of this is pretty simple. I could have probably summed it up by saying I'm tech savvy. I've been an internet junky since 1996 when I started college. I've seen the dot com boom, the dot com burst, and I even saw the sky fall. Not really, but if you lived in San Francisco in April of 2000, people sure acted like it.  That being said I'm proficient with most of the major MS office applications, have knowledge of some video editing tools, and of course seem to be immersed in social media. I'm contemplating joining the iPhone mafia. If you offer me a job, then that may be one of my first purchases since accoridng to everyone I know "This thing changes your life."

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