Being the smartest does not a provide a guarantee to land a job. It requires way more than that.

Mini Saga #57 – Smart

John was arrogant probably because he was the smartest of the lot. When he was rejected, he was shaken. He ate the humble pie and asked for feedback. The hiring manager simply said, “We are fine with a talent of 7. We just want someone with an attitude of 10”.

Note:

1. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.

2. You can download a photographic manifesto of Mini Sagas at ChangeThis. Here is the link – Mini Sagas: Bite-sized Wisdom for Life and Business (PDF, 2.9MB).

3. For a complete list of Mini Sagas, please see the entire list here or at Squidoo.

4. Photo Credit: Life Coaching Online on Flickr