Guest Columnist: Dickie Sykes
Do you remember the one-shoulder, inauguration ball gown Michelle Obama wore? Well, 27-year old Taiwanese-born designer Jason Wu made that dress. The night Mrs. Obama wore it, his life changed forever.
Jason Wu began knocking down doors and creating opportunity long before January 20, 2009. At the tender age of 16, he started freelancing for Integrity Toys as a doll designer. He cold-called the company and maneuvered his way into that job. Integrity Toys president, Percy Newsum, said, “He was very persistent and he even came to us with contacts and he knew a doll distributor who would take a chance with him." (W Magazine 2010) Jason still serves as partner and creative director for the company. He is only 27 and has worked there 11 years.
To hear the words "you’re hired" in this job market you must have a strategic plan-of-action that includes research. Jason researched the company to determine what would bring value to them. He went to Integrity Toys with that, not begging for an opportunity. It was a win-win scenario. He wanted to work for them, and he brought value: contacts and a doll distributor.
Based on your skills, talent and passion, what industries and employers do you want to work for? What quantifiable value do you bring? Before you go to your next job interview, you must know that. That’s what gets you hired, bringing value.
After the inauguration Jason’s phone wouldn’t stop ringing, but he was ready and prepared for success. He had been knocking down doors and creating opportunity all his life. Success is when opportunity meets preparation. Are you seeking out opportunities that you are prepared to handle? If the answer is unequivocally Yes, then cold call companies, knock on their doors, and send a proposal and video to showcase how your skills and talent can benefit their needs. Don’t wait for opportunity to come knocking because you’ll be waiting a long time.
Bio:
Dickie Sykes is a former construction executive and CEO of DGS Consulting LLC. She reinvented her career and relocated her business from New York City to Atlanta, Georgia. For more information on DGS Consulting, contact Dickie@dgsconsultingllc.com
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