The Right Questions Get You The Best Job Opportunities

Heard it a million times.

The part that is missing for me is: Why ask questions when you might look dumb for it? Especially in front of a boss you want to work for. How do you form a question about something you don’t understand?!

As a child I wanted to sell bracelets, but they didn’t just magically appear — I had to make them.

I was too young to use YouTube so going around the neighborhood and asking friends for tips was the only option. When you’re a kid, asking for help always seemed so easy. Everyone was so willing to help — right?

Now that I think about it, every other person said they had no clue how to help me, but my ambitious mind completely ignored the naysayers! What I do recall was the advice and pointers my helpful neighbors gave me.

So why was I feeling ashamed of not knowing something when I was only a question away?

As Miley Cyrus would say it: it’s the climb! And asking questions can help you reach the top.

Using this method/technique, I found my voice and confidence in taking calculated risks. I learned that making a fool out of myself is nothing to be ashamed of.

I come from a small town in the midwest. So opportunities are sparse.

Life took over and soon enough I was living halfway across the world in Europe, a college dropout and former co-founder of a dissolved startup.

I stumbled upon an intriguing purple company called ClickUp on the Angel List job opportunities. I started using the product to prepare for the interview and fell in love with the clean interface and ease of use.

I submitted an application…and never heard back. Bummer.

Wes, the VP of Operations, responded to my email blazingly fast!

After hitting send on that impromptu email, I was incredibly nervous. “What if they think my application is a joke because it’s coming through their customer support inbox?” I thought.

My wife reassured me that the only two results of the situation were either good: I put myself out there, or better — I got an interview.

I believe this motto is applicable to many aspects of life and business: you will only stumble upon innovative ideas by testing the waters.

The only thing the market can say is “No, try again.”

We’d love your help in making ClickUp the best Project Management tool in the world!

Hi ClickUp users and upcoming-efficient-team-members! I am Makenna, your new Content Manager! I will strive to provide you with super duper interesting content to aide your quest to become the most efficient person ever. Beware, I tend to enjoy making cheesy pop culture references in serious situations!

Hi ClickUp users and upcoming-efficient-team-members! I am Makenna, your new Content Manager! I will strive to provide you with super duper interesting content to aide your quest to become the most efficient person ever. Beware, I tend to enjoy making cheesy pop culture references in serious situations!

Makenna Smutz
Content Marketing Manager

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