Theres Nothing Wrong With Being Someones 2nd Option - The 10 Minute Talent Rant
\u201c'If you ain't first, you're last.'\u201d -Ricky Bobby
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Talladega Nights is a classic. Love that movie. But it\u2019s a comedy. You\u2019re not supposed to take it seriously.
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Yet coming in 2nd carries a stigma. Even in hiring. Companies don\u2019t like being a job seeker\u2019s 2nd choice. Job seekers don\u2019t like being a company\u2019s 2nd choice.
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We\u2019ve seen bruised egos cause companies to pull offers and job seekers to decline then. Yet everyone is fully aware: there\u2019s a LOT of great companies and job seekers out there.
Jeff Smith and James Hornick discuss why everyone needs to take a breath in Episode 55 of The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "There\u2019s Nothing Wrong With Being Someone\u2019s 2nd Option."