What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?
I am not sure how I stumbled on this website, oneweekjob.com. I find it a very interesting way to figure out what you want to be when you grow up. Of course that is my assessment of Sean Aiken’s site. My topic is technology and I find this website an interesting way to use the internet to find a job. It is certainly unique!
A quick summary of oneweekjob.com : Sean Aiken doesn’t know what he wants to do with his life. He is asking for people to hire him for one week. He is willing to travel anywhere and do anything to get a job and try it out. In other words, he is working and doing a test run of the jobs. Again my assessment. I like it. More people should probably test run their jobs before they determine whether they will actually remain long term.
Anyway, all proceeds and compensation are being donated to Make Poverty History. I think that is good too. Though, I wonder how he takes care of his bills if all the compensation is being donated. I guess that is none of my business.
Here is what Sean says about why you should hire him:
1. You would bring exposure to you or your company as it would be talked about on this website and in the media (previous media)
2. You would be helping me figure out what it is I should be doing with my life (or perhaps should not be doing)
3. You would be helping raise money and awareness for child poverty in Canada
4. I am a hardworker, have lots of energy and am a quick learner
5. And last but not least, you would get to spend a week with me!
These are interesting reasons Sean gives for why you should hire him. In my opinion, if you are asked this question in an interview, you better be giving them a little more meat. I see nothing in Sean’s list that gives any indication of his skills and abilities. What does he know how to do? What is he going to bring to your organization? He is obviously creative, given his blog/website. But I know there is more to him than curiosity and uncertainty about what he wants to do with his life.
If you would like to hire Sean Aiken for a week, visit his website, oneweekjob.com. If you offer him a job, I would really like to hear your story. I wonder how he would do with my 7 year old. I need a nanny for the summer!
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6 opinions for What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?
Jenna Mora
Sep 22, 2007 at 5:09 pm
i want to be a news reporter
John
Jan 30, 2008 at 7:10 am
Hi! I’m John Strass and i like your site!
Thank you!
JOE
Mar 23, 2008 at 6:02 pm
YOU SHOULDNT BE ASKING OTHER PEOPLE WHO THEY THINK YOU SHOULD BE THAT IS JUST STUPIED FALLOW YOUR DREAM MAYBE OU WANT TO BE A SINGER FALLOW YOUR DREAM AND SEE IF IT WORKS OUT I TRY TO FALLOW MY DREAMS
BY THE WAY IM A GIRL
Darlene McDaniel
Mar 23, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Hi Joe, I appreciate your comment! I agree that you should follow your dreams! This a forum for all to share their thoughts, ideas and feedback and as the writer, I ask all kinds of questions. Feel free to share your thoughts as well. Have a great night!
Diane
Apr 11, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Hi Darlene,
I wanted to be an attorney and open my own business to help others. Actually I got accepted into law school and decided not to pursue because of all the long hours. Well you would know that I still spend long hours studying. Only now I have submitted the proposal (and got it approved and licensed) for the business and is preparing for my doctoral studies to help increase my knowledge to be an effective Christian business manager. God is good!
Darlene McDaniel
Apr 11, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Hi Diane, Thank you for stopping by Interview Chatter and sharing your comment. I am excited to hear about your business and your doctoral program. I like the sound of Dr. Diane!! Very cool. Please keep me posted. I am assuming you will begin the doctoral program this fall. Study hard and don’t stop ’til you are done. I will be next. It is a desire that I have as well. I want to get my doctorate in Human Resources with a focus on leadership.
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