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26A – Celebrating Failure

26A – Celebrating Failure

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Chris Ward

            I recently applied to get on a team that is developing a new project for Universal Orlando.  I thought I was a great candidate for the position but during the interview I realized there was much I didn’t know about the Creative team.  Unfortunately, I did not get the job.

            From this Failure I learned that I need to expand my knowledge in the area of ride and attraction development before I apply again.  There will be many more openings in the future so I will get another chance.  For one of the reading assignments, I read “Mindset” which is about the growth vs fixed mindset.  Knowing that I am of the growth mindset, I know that I can study up on the development of attractions and apply again in the near future.

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  1. Caroline PierceApril 12, 2019 at 7:54 AM

    Hi Chris,
    It can often be discouraging when you are underqualified for a position. I too have been in a place where for one job I was interviewing they told me I was underqualified without the experience, and for another job I was overqualified and had too much education. This can be a frustrating step in the application process. It seems like you have a good plan moving forward to makes steps toward success.

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