I often visit various colleges for conducting placement drives. While taking interviews,
my first consistent question to candidates is,
“What do you seek from a job?”
Each time, I am amused by their answers. It begins with the basic elements like salary
and then extends to more complex desires, such as self-esteem, and a sense of purpose.
And these desires vary from individual to individual.
Taking an analogy on how we attempt college projects. When students work on
projects, their motivations and goals vary.
They do what’s necessary to meet the requirements but might not put in extra effort.
On the other hand, there are students who view projects as opportunities to learn and
challenge themselves. They are interested in gaining knowledge and skills beyond just
getting a passing grade.
For a few students, excelling academically is a way to gain recognition and social status
among their peers. They work hard to be at the top and prove their abilities.
Then, there are those who see projects as a chance to achieve mastery and excellence.
They have a passion for the subject and strive to produce outstanding work.
Net-net, different students approach projects differently. Some focus on passing, some on
learning, some on recognition, and some on mastery. Understanding these diverse
motivations helps educators design projects that can engage and inspire students in
various ways.
Similarly, understanding the motivators in jobs for an individual helps identify their best
tailor-made job.
Let’s assume these motivators as elements of the value that an ideal job can offer. With
this idea, it’s going to be worth briefly comparing Maslow’s ideas with our own
concept of an ideal job.
These are briefly defined as some of the elements of value for an individual fit into Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
Contd….
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