Success on the job- focus on the business' needs

In an interview with Susan Eastridge, CEO of Concord Eastridge, Inc. in the Arizona Republic, she made the statement:

"The successful people in my business are those who figure out what the business needs to succeed. The unsuccessful people focus on their own needs."

This applies to the successful worker on the RV road too. While you want to meet your basic needs, the way to sell yourself in the interview is to let the owner know how you can help her meet her business objectives. And the way to be successful on the job and to get a good reference is to concentrate on satisfying the customer and building repeat business or on whatever goals the business focuses on.

Make sure this job is a match during the interview and negotiate for what you need in the way of compensation and other aspects of your agreement. Then do the best job you can. Don't let yourself be taken advantage of but putting your efforts into the bottom line for the owner will pay off in more ways than one. Jaimie

For information on Jaimie's 2nd edition of Support Your RV Lifestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road, see RVBookstore.com.