It's not that I dislike Jason Kidd...

So after another company told me that they found someone with more experience, I thought I could vent a little. First, let me explain my frustration. I had two phone calls with a fairly large media company over the last few weeks. I received an email stating that they were interested in me coming into the office for a third interview (first face to face) and that we needed to schedule a good time. Being that I am not working, I told them immediately that my schedule was open. After a week went by, I got the feeling something was up. Well, today, I got a call that said the department is moving in another direction with the position and that they found candidates with more experience. I understand the value of experience, but don't understand why I went through two interviews if I lacked it. This brings me to Jason Kidd.

Last season, the Dallas Mavericks traded for Jason Kidd by sending Devin Harris to the Nets. I realize there are a lot more particulars than a straight up Kidd-Harris trade, but that's not my point. My point is that companies focus too much on experience. Let's look at this season's numbers for Kidd and for Harris:

Kidd:

14th year in the league
36.1 Minutes per game
9.4 Points per game
8.3 Assists per game
6.6 Rebounds per game
2.5 Steals per game

Harris:

4th year in the league
36.2 Minutes per game
23.9 Points per game
6.1 Assists per game
3.4 Rebounds per game
1.2 Steals per game

Obviously Harris is less experienced, but is proving that he can compete in the league in ways Kidd cannot. Kidd is averaging close to career lows in points, assists and rebounds per game. Ok, I hope you get the point. I believe I can be like Devin Harris. I can be a young, inexperienced yet successful professional.

I think some companies should try to realize that experience does not equal success. Especially in today's business world, a different breed is necessary and I believe I am fit to play.