Five Things About Robert Ford About Five Things
Five Things About Five Things About Robert Ford
Nov 12, 2014
A format I put together when I was interviewing for my current position (Executive Director of a national non-profit).
I wanted to give them an idea of who I am, and what makes me tick, by telling them five things about five things (where I grew up, my family, my early career aspirations, my career to date, and what I'm passionate about) about me.
I wanted to give them an idea of who I am, and what makes me tick, by telling them five things about five things (where I grew up, my family, my early career aspirations, my career to date, and what I'm passionate about) about me.
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Five Things
About Robert Ford
About Five Things
ChesterfieldEngland
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Oldest Market in England *
Close to Sherwood Forest,Legendary Home of Robin Hood
Robert StephensonFather of the ‘modern’ steam locomotive
Lived, Died & Buried in Chesterfield
St. Lawrence ChurchNorth Wingfield
Something to smile about
The Ford Boys
A happy childhood(but not too sure about the monkey)
My daughter, Hannah
My wife, RizaSo perfect for me, I (accidentally)
married her twice
First, I wanted to be an astronaut
My first career dilemma:
AstronautOR
Hippy?
Next, I wanted to be a teacher
Closely followed by scientist
Career dilemma
#2:
ScientistOR
Actor?
“I just want to say one word to you ‐‐just one word”
“Plastics”
Computers
Solving business problems using Information Technology (IT) led me to become fascinated by business
In 1995, I heededthe call:
“Go West, Young Man”
Corporate America taught me a lot, but at times it felt like I was going around in circles
I love food
I love to experience new places
I love to read (and write)
I love music(particularly live music)
… and putting smiles on young faces like these.
I’m passionate about giving back…
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