The Pursuit Of Happyness: Job interview
Summary
TLDRIn this inspiring script, Chris Gardner arrives at an interview dressed inappropriately due to an unexpected arrest for unpaid parking tickets. Despite the setback, he impresses with his honesty and determination, showcasing his quick wit and desire to learn the business. His persistence and positive attitude win over the interviewer, Jay Twistle, who promises to call him back, indicating a potential opportunity despite the challenging circumstances.
Takeaways
- 😅 Chris Gardner is introduced as a character who humorously explains his disheveled appearance due to an arrest for unpaid parking tickets.
- 🏃 Chris ran to the interview from the police station, showing his determination and eagerness for the opportunity.
- 🎨 Chris was painting his apartment before being arrested, indicating his multitasking and responsibilities outside of work.
- 🤔 Jay, the interviewer, is intrigued by Chris's persistence and intelligence, despite his unusual appearance.
- 📚 Chris has been proactively learning about the business on his own, demonstrating initiative and a strong desire to succeed.
- 🏆 Chris was first in his class in high school and the navy radar class, highlighting his competitive nature and academic excellence.
- 🤝 Chris values honesty and admits when he doesn't know something, promising to find the answer, which shows his commitment to learning.
- 👖 The humorous exchange about a hypothetical interviewee without a shirt but with nice pants lightens the mood and shows Chris's wit.
- 👔 Despite the unconventional attire, Chris manages to impress in the interview, suggesting that substance can outweigh appearance.
- 📞 Jay promises to call Chris back, indicating a positive outcome for the interview and a potential job offer.
- 💰 Chris is surprised to learn there's no salary, which adds a layer of complexity to his decision-making process.
Q & A
Why was Chris Gardner at the interview dressed inappropriately?
-Chris Gardner was dressed inappropriately for the interview because he had been arrested for failure to pay parking tickets and had to run to the interview from the police station.
What was Chris Gardner's initial plan before his arrest?
-Before his arrest, Chris Gardner was painting his apartment.
How did Chris Gardner demonstrate his determination to Jay?
-Chris Gardner demonstrated his determination by waiting outside the building with a 40-pound gizmo for over a month and by running all the way to the interview from the police station.
What does Jay appreciate about Chris Gardner's approach to learning the business?
-Jay appreciates that Chris Gardner is eager to learn the business and has already started learning on his own.
How did Chris Gardner respond when asked about his educational background?
-Chris Gardner mentioned that he was first in his class in high school, which had 12 students, and also first in his radar class in the Navy, which had 20 students.
What is Chris Gardner's approach when he doesn't know the answer to a question?
-Chris Gardner's approach is to admit that he doesn't know the answer but assures that he knows how to find the answer and will do so.
What was Jay's hypothetical scenario about hiring someone without a shirt?
-Jay asked Chris what he would say if a guy walked in for an interview without a shirt on and was hired, to which Chris humorously replied that the guy must have had on some really nice pants.
How did Chris Gardner manage to impress Jay during the interview despite his attire?
-Chris Gardner impressed Jay with his honesty, determination, sense of humor, and his proactive approach to learning about the business.
What was the significance of Chris Gardner's statement about being the type of person who knows how to find answers?
-The statement signifies Chris Gardner's resourcefulness and problem-solving skills, which are valuable qualities in a potential employee.
What was the outcome of Chris Gardner's interview with Jay?
-The outcome was positive, with Jay expressing his intention to call Chris Gardner the next day, indicating that he might be offered a position.
What was the condition Jay mentioned about Chris Gardner's potential job offer?
-Jay mentioned that there was no salary for the position, and Chris Gardner needed to be certain that he could manage under those circumstances.
Outlines
😅 Embarrassed Interviewee
In this paragraph, Chris Gardner arrives for an interview with Jay, the interviewer, in an inappropriate attire due to an unexpected arrest for unpaid parking tickets. He candidly admits to his predicament and explains his desperate run from the police station to the interview location. Despite the awkward situation, Chris displays his determination and eagerness to learn the business, which impresses Jay. The conversation also reveals Chris's background, including his academic and military achievements, and his commitment to finding solutions when faced with questions he doesn't know the answer to.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Earnestness
💡Diligence
💡Team Playing
💡Arrest
💡Parking Tickets
💡Determination
💡Smart
💡Learn
💡Radar Class
💡Salary
💡Circumstances
Highlights
Chris Gardner's humorous admission of his disheveled appearance due to being arrested for unpaid parking tickets and running to the interview.
Gardner's attempt to demonstrate qualities like earnestness and diligence despite his predicament.
Chris's candidness about his arrest and the truth behind his tardiness for the interview.
Gardner's determination showcased by his willingness to wait with a 40-pound gizmo for over a month.
Chris's self-assessment as smart and eager to learn the business.
Gardner's proactive approach to learning about the business on his own.
Chris's academic achievements, being first in his high school class of 12 in a small town.
His additional accomplishment of being first in his radar class in the Navy with a class size of 20.
Gardner's philosophy on admitting when he doesn't know something and his commitment to finding the answer.
A light-hearted moment in the interview where Chris jokes about a man without a shirt but with nice pants.
Chris's successful interview despite being dressed as a garbage man.
Mr. Twistle's (later referred to as Jay) initial skepticism and eventual appreciation of Chris's performance.
Chris's persistence in seeking a definite answer about his potential employment despite the lack of salary information.
The revelation that there is no salary for the position, which was previously unknown to Chris.
Chris's urgent need for certainty in his employment due to changed circumstances.
Jay's promise to fill Chris's spot and his humorous warning about the consequences of backing out.
The closing of the interview with an assurance of a callback and a shift in the relationship to a more informal tone.
Transcripts
[Music]
chris gardner
chris gardner
how are you
good morning
chris gardner
chris carter good to see you again
chris gardner pleasure
i've been sitting out there for the last
half hour trying to come up with a story
that would explain my being here
dressed
like this
and and i wanted to come up with a story
that would demonstrate qualities that
i'm sure you all admire here like like
earnestness
or diligence and
team playing to something and i couldn't
think
of anything
so the truth is
i was arrested for failure to pay
parking tickets parking figures
and i ran all the way here from the polk
station the police station
what were you doing before you were
arrested i was uh
painting my apartment
did you dry now
i hope so
jay says you're pretty determined oh
he's been waiting outside the front of
the building with some 40-pound gizmo
for over a month
he said you're smart
i'd like to think so
and you want to learn this business yes
sir i want to learn this business have
you already started learning on your own
absolutely
jay yes sir
how many times have you seen chris
no i don't know
one too many apparently
has he ever dressed like this no
no
jacket and ty
first in your class
in school
high school yes sir
how many in the class
uh 12. it was a small town
i'll say but i was also first in my
radar class in in the navy and that was
a class of 20.
can i say something
um
i'm the type of person
if you ask me a question and i don't
know the answer
i'm gonna tell you that i don't know
but i bet you what
i know how to find the answer and i will
find the answer
is that fair enough
chris
what would you say
if a guy walked in for an interview
without a shirt
on and i hired him what would you say
he must have had on some really nice
pants
[Laughter]
chris
i don't know how you did it dressed as a
garbage man but you really pulled it off
in there thank you very much mr twistle
hey now you can call me jay all right
we'll talk to you soon all right so i'll
let you know jay
you'll let me know jay
what do you mean yeah i'll give you a
call tomorrow sometime what what are you
talking you hounded me for this you
stood here listen there's no salary no i
was not aware of that my circumstances
have changed some and
i need to be certain that i'll be able
to
okay
tonight
i swear i will fill your spot i promise
you i'll look like if you back out you
know what i'll look like to the partners
yes and ass
an ass
all the way
you are a piece of work
tonight
you
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