I have found after numerous interviews with successful people, that they usually began working early and doing a job they enjoyed. They followed their interest, passion, natural ability, or job of enjoyment. That doesn't mean that because you were interested in waitressing and did it during college that you should continue in that field. But there are probably aspects of doing that job that would be translatable to a new career choice. It could be the people interaction, working with food, the variety of tasks, variable hours, good money, ability to make tips, or convenience of the job. Let's translate those interests into career options.
Waitress Reasons Career Reasons
People Interaction Strong desire to communicate with different types of people
Working with food Interest in the culinary arts, creativity and "new product development"
Variety of tasks Likes working on different projects or things
Variable hours Wants the independence or ability to work at odd times
Good money Likes to earn as much money as possible and work hard for it
Ability to make tips Likes the idea of a bonus program that rewards you for good service or ability to grow a business
Convenience of job Wants to be close to home or have an easy commute
This translation can be made for almost every summer job or position you held during high school or college. Take some time to think about a job you held several times and list the reasons why you enjoyed it. Understanding how these interests can be re-applied to your career will prove valuable in positions you seek and industries you pursue.
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