NC State 11/9/2010

1. How to Get a Job
(It Has Nothing to do with Passion)
Laurie Ruettimann ● @lruettimann ● www.laurieruettimann.com

2. • Have a Skill orTwo
• Demonstrate aWork Ethic
• Take Pride inYourWork
• Tell A Better Story
• Rethink Passion
ThingsYou Should Do to Get a Job

3. Have a Skill orTwo
“An ability that has been acquired by training.”

4. Demonstrate aWork
Ethic
Show up mentally and physically.

5. Take Pride inYour
Work
• Zero Defects
• Right FirstTime
• Constant Pursuit of Knowledge
• Drive to DifferentiateYourself
• Make Notable Contributions
• Don’t Work for Free

6. Tell A Better Story
Because your story sucks…

7. A FinalWord
About Passion