Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Why here? Why now? And what in the world smells so good?


I'm a recent graduate searching for a clean, clear, and under control future (hey, that sounds familiar). As soon as I received my non-sheepskin diploma, I figured out pretty quickly that information was out there, everywhere, and aplenty. But (and there's always a but), each piece of easy-to-chew info was all so incredibly separate form the others. Between social media, the actual media, friends, family, love, jobs, hobbies, and taking care of quadrupeds, we've all got plenty on our plates, but nothing is as pungent as the thousand separate folks (those we know well and those we don't) attempting to add their own ingredients to our own recipe for hire! And what's worse? I don't even think they make their stock from scratch! Those inconsiderate, cheap, lazy b-words. I don't know about anyone else, but my brain's already busy brewing, boiling, and broiling, and I'm not even sure if I'll like what's in there! I really don't know if I want to teach here in New York, New Jersey, or even New Zealand! If you feel the same way, you're in the right place.

Essentially, Recipes For Hire will act as an information aggregate for everyone in my position. Why? Because I have no idea what to do next either! And, my sisterbrothers, what is the best way to figure something out? Responsibly teaching it to someone else, of course! Hopefully, I'll realize very quickly what I know, what I don't, and what I need to learn. Now, what makes me qualified to do this? Absolutely nothing. Got a problem? I didn't think so.

Oh, don't you dare think I'm doing this alone either... you're all not leaving me in too long to burn! I'll be enlisting help from everywhere and anywhere I can get it. Long story short, if you work for a college/university, high school, middle school, any school, or have just been through these processes successfully/unsuccessfully (as long as you have ideas) that you'd like to submit as a recipe, please review and follow the general format of my #samplerecipe blog and send it (along with your credentials) to: chrisjcharch@gmail.com. Also, don't worry about making anything perfect! Just do your best... I'll doctor it up... we'll be waiting!

Anddd what is that deliciously delectable smell?

I think it's... I think... yes... it's someone's future! Just waiting to be served!

(Hope it's not too corny :)

-Chris

P.S. Always remember, a dish can only be as good as its chef! How you react to the unexpected makes all the difference in the kitchen and in life, especially when the heat and pressure is really on. If you're prepared and on your toes... you'll be just fine!

P.P.S.. This blog is in its infancy... please leave me comments with suggestions on how the Recipe For Hire concept can be improved or built upon. I am completely open to any and all suggestions! If you have an opinion about anything or even everything you've seen here, then I'm sure it just has to be worth bringing to my attention. We are all part of a global community... the kind which succeeds only if we all help each other, even if its in the smallest of ways!

#SAMPLERECIPE

[WITTY+POSITION+RECIPE]
i.e. PRETTY RANDOM CITY TEACHER SANGRIA*


[Include a description here, however long you'd like with as many doo-dads and pictures you wish, describing the position(s), what it will mean for the educator, and/or why you think your recipe is worth trying. Don't forget to have fun with this!] 




yield: 1 great jobprep time: __ days     cook time:  __  daystotal time: __ days

INGREDIENTS:

1     telephone
1     computer w/ internet
1     unwavering positive attitude
?-?  telephone calls to [insert title]
?-?  meetings w/ [insert title]

?     www.websitewithinformation.com
?     www.websitewithapplications.com
etc.

[Shown above will be a list of every document/tool/expectation you are recommending job seekers to have/use at some point (or throughout) the process. For example, if you recommend 50+ phone calls and/or filling out 50+ applications, that's exactly what you'd include.] 

DIRECTIONS:

1. 

2.

3.

4.

5.

etc.

[Take care listing precisely which steps must be completed/are expected by employers... this takes some time, but if you're serious about helping people everywhere, your RFH could serve as an invaluable checklist for so, so many!]

[Featured below is where the Recipes For Hire gimmick comes full circle... whatever your actual food recipe hints toward or mirrors, you should follow it all with a real link to a real recipe!]

You can find an actual recipe for great, simple Sangria* here:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pretty-in-pink-sangria/