As I continue to bask in the glory of this achievement, I ponder as to what is the best way to share my championship status with potential future employers???
I think they deserve to know that they may have a chance to employ a champion!|||This is the type of thing where subtley counts. You want them to know (AS WELL THEY SHOULD), but it isn't the type of thing you want to shout out and jeopardize your status as a "great but humble person"! . Additionally, keep in mind that the interviewer may not have been very good at kickball or on the opposing team. There may still be hard feelings or jealousy!
Consequently, a uniform is good but a little over the top! As a general rule it is always best to wear sharp dress business clothes (good advise for any interview).
That said, most people find it quite beneficial to hire a "helper". Somebody who knows there way around the kickball pitching mound. For you want them (at the right moment) to open the interviewer's office door and roll a kickball towards the chair where you are sitting.
The message you want to convey is that you know that the interviewer's time is important and the ball is an obvious distraction. You want the interviewer to know that you could certainly pick up the ball (the implication is that you know that it wouldn't take much effort or skill {any ordinary job applicant could do the same thing.....!!!}
But that would take more time! And time is valuable! You state, "Sir, I will simply kick the ball back out the door". And as you execute that extraordinary skill, you offer as a measure of reassurance, "Don't worry sir, "I was on the kickball championship at our school in fifth grade."
Your comments are taken as reassurance and not simply bragging. Your execution of the "kick" demonstrates beyond and question for the interviewer that you still retain that level of skill!
Your helper can add some support with a well rehersed line, "Indeed, as I attempt to catch the ball as it is returned kicked, I realize that it is one of the best kicks that I have ever seen!!!".-
Indeed, after that you might as well take off! No further interviewing will be necessary. Just show up for work the next day! *
*Note: Some people will opt for an addition comment upon exiting, "Sir, that isn't the only thing that I can kick!!!".
It adds a little mystique!
Good luck (but you won't need it!!)
EDIT: Whoops! I almost forgot! You will have one rough moment with the interviewer!
Inevitably he will ask you, "How is it that a championship kickballer needs a job?????"
You are on your own with that question!|||The question was a lot of fun!
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|||I'm not sure what kind of job you are going out for so that would be the first consideration. If it is relating to sports that would be appropriate, however, you wouldn't want to come across as bragging.
What I would suggest is to think of your strong points as far as an employee. Example: trust-worthy, honest, willing to learn and team player. These are just a few of the personality traits employers are looking for. If during an interview a question comes up about something you have achieved in life that you feel proud of, you could mention you were a kickball champion. BUT, what they are really looking for is what type of person you will be in their business. Most important!|||I suggest you bring this up AFTER you get the job and passed your probation period. Then, you can form a team and maybe play other businesses - like an intramural type of league.
Otherwise, leave it out of the conversation unless the interviewer brings up something like, "what kind of hobbies do you have?"|||I'm pretty sure they will smell the champion in you the moment you walk in the door.
If you are serious about this, there is always a chance to talk about things you like to do. I have yet to interview where they don't ask me to tell them about my self. Usually you can tell them about your work history and things you have acheived which would include 5th grade Kickball Championships.
Best of luck|||Prospective Employer: So, Mr. Jackpot, why should we hire you as our next top neuro-surgeon here at Azz General Hospital?
Jackpot: Well, Mr. Fcukface, as a former World Kickball Champion, I understand what it is to be under pressure and to have to perform at the highest level of competition. I will be ably to definitively kick the balls of other surgeons who think they are fit to be in the same operating theater as me!
(hope this helps!)|||"So, you've got a great skill set. What kind of things do you like to do outside work?"
"I was a kickball champion."
"Did you say a "kickball champion"?"
"Yes. In 5th Grade. Champions, forever immortalized in glory."
"I see."
"So do I get the job?"
"We need people who can get the job done. We want winners. We need more kickball champions to design electrostatic ion thrust propulsion systems for Mars. We want you, bad."|||I would wear my kickball uniform and then upon entrance to Human Resources, kick the ball as hard as you can through the door into the interviewers office, aim towards their desk of family photos...its best to showcase your abilities from the get go...hope this helps!|||You can put it on the application form under Interests and hobbies. Your championship status is not relevant to the job you're applying for|||Maybe if they ask you how you handle stress during the interview, tell them you are into kickball and tell them you were the champion during your school years. At work just get a trophy.|||Did you include it on your resume?
Randomly blurting it out while the interviewer is talking about something else will get his/her attention...|||Just throw it right out there when you first walk in... Your potential employer could become intimidated and that will give you the upper hand.|||Well if your in kickball then people would say that your the kickball champion thats all i have to say.|||Wear the trophy around your neck on a gold chain to the interview.|||When they ask you to give an example of being a team player.|||As soon as you walk in just introduce yourself as Kick Ball King: Champion 1900-2010|||Easy just go to the Jweler and get some bling that says Kickball Champion.|||Walk right in and kick the interviewer in the balls. (Guy or gal)
You're very welcome! Let me know how it goes.
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