Tell Us About Your Dream Job And We'll Tell You If You're A Hipster
So: you're looking for a job? What does that look like for you? In this day and age, a job is no longer sitting at the same desk day after day, year after year, for twenty-five years or more. Now there are so many options for recent graduates, students and entrepreneurs! You can now start your own business, partner with someone, work at multiple different firms and/or contracts or even start with one position and end up at the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Employers are no longer "boring", with places such as Pinterest and Instagram constantly looking for new employees. The question then becomes: out of all these options, what is the best fit for you?
However, if you were to apply to a job today, we bet that your hipster ways will not disappear overnight. And believe it or not, your current hipster preferences will affect where you look for jobs, which ones you decide to apply too, and HOW you'll apply to them. There are important things to take into account when on the search for a job: 1) is this something you want to do? 2) Do you like the company and what it offers you? 3) Do you like the atmosphere? 4) Do you like the employee reviews? 5) Is there a dress code that fits your lifestyle?
So, in short, what you choose to do can say a lot about you. Are you ready to find out how much of a hipster you are?
Will You Look Outside Your Comfort Zone?
Looking for jobs in your comfort zone, while it’s obvious to see why, is not always the wisest employment move. If you only stay where you’re comfortable, not only will you never grow, but you’ll miss a lot of amazing opportunities that are out there.
What About Your Alternate Clothing Style?
While hipsters are given a hard time for their clothing styles, there is a reason it’s really popular, it’s SUPER comfy. So what would happen if a job required you to lose all that comfort and you could only wear professional wear? (such as suits or business casual)
Are You Willing To Get Up Early?
The early bird gets the worm! … literally. Think about it; a lot of the high-end corporate types are up really early in the morning. Think about a TV show that shows the early bird, such as House of Cards, BBC Sherlock (does Sherlock ever sleep?), or Elementary. These characters are up early and get stuff done!
Do You Go To Coffee Shops Often?
Yes, this question is somewhat stereotypical. But there is a method behind the madness. Coffee shops, while lovely, are a great way to waste money everyday. Getting a daily coffee and scone, once, no big deal. But multiple times? Yet this trend has been built on the back of hipsters.
When You're Out: Do You Socialize, Connect or Network?
This is in a casual setting, like waiting in line for coffee. While on the one hand, it seems like hipsters have this entire “socializing” thing down pat, do they really? Some genuinely do, like us all, but if you look closely, most of them just talk about airy fairy stuff while they wait in line for their coffee.
What Does Your Ideal Office Look Like?
While it may not be at the forefront of your mind, the office space you work at, and that you see will affect whether or not you decide if that is a place you want to work. And rightfully so. However - WHAT those are - will completely depend on how hipster you are.
Do You Have Job Qualifications?
Thinking about what qualifications (environment, benefits, etc), your job must have is not a crime - in fact, I encourage it! Thinking, or being able too, think about this type of thing proves that even if you are THE most hipster out there, you’re able to mentally think ahead (something companies want!)
What Kind of Employer Do You Want?
After thinking about the qualifications and environment of your job, you also need to look at the employer ( the company or hiring manager) and see if they are people you want to be with. Hipsters are actually really good at feeling vibes off of people - so I’d learn from them.
Would You Continue Education For Your Job?
Education is the key to rising the management ladder within companies; and some are even willing to send you to get it. Thankfully being hipster isn’t directly related to that, but the common tread is that many of them enjoy and advance in school; so the question is, will you?
Do What You Love? Or Make Money?
Like Mycroft and Sherlock, the difference between doing your job for money or doing what you love is astronomically different, and the goal is to do both. However, picking one over the other proves what your life goals truly are (hint: hipsters tend to go for what they love).
What If You Don't Like Your Boss?
Being able to exist with other people is sometimes difficult. And it can be even trickier if you don’t like your boss. Most would suck it up and continue to work (hint: hipsters generally tend to confront, try to change it or leave).
Do You Need To Like Your Coworkers?
Not liking a co-worker, but being able to work with them, is entirely different than not liking, and not working with them at all. If you can’t work with them, then you won’t achieve your work goals, and that is not a good place to be.
Do You Have to Dress A Certain Way?
I know I already asked you if you were willing to change your style - but this one is more significant; because the dress-culture reflects the overall culture of the workplace. If it’s business casual, its a casual, but productive business (like most hipster start ups).
What If You Don't Like the Atmosphere?
“Atmosphere” here is referring to the overall culture and vibe of the workplace and your coworkers. Not liking it on the first round of interviews could just be because you’re nervous and unfamiliar, or you truly end up not liking it. Either way, will that affect your productivity?
Do You Research the Company Beforehand?
Researching the company proves that you really want this job AND that you made sure that you were the perfect fit before you went for the interview. Being hipster means that you have COMPLETELY thought this part of the process through, and are 100% willing to don the logo of your company daily.
What About Your Body Modifications?
Body modifications, while awesome, are sadly not always business appropriate, or work-place friendly. Are you willing to wear smaller jewelry, longer sleeves, or even dye your hair to a duller shade, if that meant getting the job?
Are Awesome Coffee Machine's A Must?
Awesome coffee machines are indeed, a perk, of working for a millennial run, or trendy company. But is that the be all to end all of the job? If you apply, you get it, but they don’t have that one particular feature, will that turn a “yes” into a “no” for you instantly?
Will Your Job Be Your Life?
Jobs are important, and necessary, to function in society. Yet they do not have to be the ONLY thing in your life - and they really shouldn’t. Functioning between work, social and home is key, and something hipsters are very apt at.
Are You Always On Social Media?
Social media is a double-edged sword: it is wonderful for staying in touch, but can be harmful to productivity. Unless you work somewhere, or in a specific role, where social media is necessary, going on it constantly - even “for a break” - can harm your productivity.
Do You Try New Things?
Trying new things means you’re open to new experiences, cultures and jobs! This is an appealing trait to employers, and a skill hipsters have down pat as they often go to new festivals, gyms, coffee shops, restaurants and often buy and try new clothing brands.
Are You Social At Work?
Being social at work means that you’re able to talk to people, and try to connect with them on some level, however superficial that may be. This is a useful skill to have, and one that employers are desperately searching for. Additionally, it’ll also make you the Popular One at work!
Do You Try To Do Group Activities?
Group activities - such as escape rooms - are the new team building exercises with a fun, millennial twist. Going outside of the work space into a new environment opens people up in entirely different ways and gets the juices flowing. So, do you go, or do you stay home?
Are You Organized?
Organization is one of those crafty areas of life that combines productivity with the newest fad of the day, whether that be apps or written day-planners. Using these things gives us the satisfaction of not only being on top of life, but of using a cool new thing.
Would You Make Your Own Lunch?
Making your own lunch, much like getting coffee, is one of those handy hipster/productive skills to have. It lets you be creative while saving money and time AND gaining a feeling of accomplishment. It also allows you to show off your culinary skills at the office.
Do You Go With The Flow or Stand Out?
It sounds like a commercial doesn’t it? But it’s a valid question. While they are often made fun of by bystanders, hipsters gained their name, and popularity, by originally sticking out from the crowd with their vintage clothing and life-style.
