A chat with Just the Job host Clinton Randell
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Just the Job host Clinton Randell offers some tips on securing your dream job and why he wants to be a firefighter.
Just the Job has showcased a variety of professions,
from hairdressing to trucking, and green keeping to dairy
farming. In a dream world, where would you like to work for
two days and why?
Besides taking Phil Keoghan's job on The Amazing Race, I would
love to be a firefighter. Something about running into a burning
building just appeals to me, and their job must be so satisfying -
saving lives and knowing you've made a difference at the end of
each day.
What's the worst job you've ever had?
I havent had that many, but I used to hate it when I was
young and Id get back from school to meet a mountain of pamphlets
and newspapers to deliver. I had the worst run, all up hills, and
it paid something like $4-$7 and took me forever, but I must say I
never dumped them down a bank... waiting till rubbish day to put
them in the neighbours green bins works much better, kidding!
What's your piece of advice for those struggling with their
career path?
Everyone struggles, just find out what it is you love doing and be
persistent. A lot of industries are about who you know, so surround
yourself with the right people and always keep their contact
numbers, a little bit of luck always helps too.
Are you still singing?
Yeah, I still sing in church on Sundays with a small band at Ngaire
Ave, in Newmarket, but cant say Ive had anyone knocking on the door
wanting to offer me a record deal just yet!
Tell us two points you included on your CV that helped you
secure the role as host of Just the Job.
I find CV's really overrated, flattery always goes a long way and
bribery goes even further... nah I totally got the job through word
of mouth, it's like I was saying before dont under-estimate the
power of 'who you know'.
