MGMT 448 Post #1

The last job I applied for is the one I am still currently at. When applying for the position, my expectations of being hired were low, as I was aware that it was a fairly sought-after job due to being in a college town and that many other people could fill the position. This perspective didn’t change until recently, now that I can be on the other side of the recruitment and hiring process, being asked by potential applicants if we are currently hiring, I can see that the stakes aren’t as high as I had originally thought. This perspective has since shaped my impression of the job heavily. Originally, I had thought that this barista job was high-pressure and daunting. After submitting an application, I hadn’t heard back for months. This made me think that the chances of actually securing the job were low. Once I got a call back, I was aware that I was applying against other candidates, and while I wasn’t competing with them face to face, this continued to prove the job as intimidating and difficult to secure. This also made me more determined and motivated to secure the job, and even more excited once I was actually hired.