Whisper Your Way to Success: How ASMR Can Improve Your Job Interview

The transcript discusses the idea of using ASMR techniques in job hunting and the workplace. ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and refers to the tingly feeling some people get from certain sounds like whispering or tapping. The article suggests that incorporating these sounds in interviews could help calm nerves and create a more relaxed atmosphere. However, it also mentions the potential for being perceived as unprofessional and the importance of considering the context and audience. The discussion also touches on the idea of using ASMR in the workplace to create a soothing environment. Overall, it's uncertain whether this approach is the future of work or just a passing fad, but it's an interesting concept to consider. Okay, so, get this, we're diving into something that's kind of out there. Using, get this, ASMR for job hunting. You're kidding, right? Like whispering your resume? Well, not exactly, but kind of. There's this media article, right? Yeah. And it's suggesting that people use ASMR techniques in interviews. Wow, okay. Yeah, like imagine, instead of, you know, the click, clack, click, clack of the keyboard while you're talking about your skills. Oh, I see where you're going with this. It's all like, gentle tapping. That's interesting. Wild, right? It is interesting to think about, because a lot of people, they use ASMR for like, relaxation, right? Exactly, to like, chill out, focus. Yeah, yeah, yeah, focus, exactly. So to bring that kind of energy into something like a job interview, which is usually, you know. High pressure. The exact opposite. Total opposite. Yeah, it's very different. Yeah, so, like, what is ASMR exactly, for those who, you know, haven't like, fallen asleep to a YouTube video of someone whispering about folding laundry. Right, right, exactly. Well, ASMR, it stands for, get this, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. Catchy, right. Very scientific. Very, but basically, it's that, you know, that tingly feeling. Yes. That some people get when they hear certain sounds. Yeah, like whispering, or tapping, or even like. Crinkling paper. Crinkling paper, yes. It's so specific. It is very specific, and not everyone gets it. Right, right. For those who do, it can be very, very relaxing. So, this article, they're suggesting that using these sounds could actually, like, calm everyone's nerves in an interview. Yeah, and maybe, you know, create a more kind of, I don't know, a more genuine connection. Yeah. Since everyone's a little more relaxed. Right, instead of that, like, stiff formal vibe. Exactly. Like, swapping nervous energy for, like, a symphony of whispers and soft sounds. That's one way to put it. But, I mean, is that really the future of job hunting? Or is this just, like, way too out there? So, let's say, like, I'm sold on this whole ASMR thing. Right, what's, like, the best case scenario here? Let's be optimistic. Best case. Well, you'd definitely stand out, right? Oh, for sure. In a stack of resumes, no one's gonna forget the whispering applicant. Right, and it could, you know, it could show that you're thinking outside the box. That you're creative. Yeah, that you're willing to try new things, you're adaptable, all those good things. Especially, like, if you're applying for, I don't know, like a social media manager or something. Right, something where you need that kind of, that creative spark. Yeah, where being, like, different is a good thing. Exactly, but then there's the flip side, right? Like, what if they just think you're- Bonkers. Well, yeah, or at least unprofessional. Oh, totally. Like, imagine a super serious corporate job interview. Right, you walk in with your, like, binaural microphone set up. And a soundboard of, like, crinkling paper and stuff. Yeah, that might not go over so well. Maybe not. So, it's all about context, right? Yeah. Knowing your audience. This could be huge E with, like, Gen Z hiring managers. Maybe, they probably grew up with ASMR, so. Right, but, like, my parents would be so confused. Oh, absolutely. They'd think it was, I don't know, a prank or something. Right, like, why is the radio on? Exactly. So, yeah, it's a gamble. It is a gamble. But isn't, I don't know, isn't all job hunting kind of a gamble anyway? It's a good point, it's all about taking risks. Right, so maybe this is just, like, the next level of risk taking. Maybe, or maybe it's just a fad, who knows? True, true, but, hey, it's got us talking about it, right? It definitely has. Okay, so we've talked about, like, whispering resumes and stuff. Yeah. But this article, it goes even further, right? It's like, okay, what if we bring ASMR into the actual workplace? Into the office, really? Yeah, like, imagine, instead of your co-worker's, you know, noisy keyboard, it's, like, super gentle tapping. Or instead of the printer, like, clanging away. I see what you mean. It's just, like, these subtle soothing sounds. Interesting, yeah. Like, I'm almost picturing, like, a zen garden, but for, like, cubicles. Right, a very, very quiet zen garden. Right. Well, it is interesting, you know, because there's definitely more and more talk about, like, how our senses, they impact how we work, right? Oh, totally, like, some people, they need, I don't know, like, music to focus. Right, or white noise, or. Exactly, like, coffee shops, that whole thing. Yeah, yeah, exactly. So, maybe, like, ASMR is just, like, another one of those things, right? It could be, like, a sensory tool, I guess you could say. Yeah, like, instead of those, those, what are they called, those lamps? Oh, like, the S.A. lamps? Yeah, the S.A.D. lamps. Yes. It's, like, everyone gets, like, noise-canceling headphones, but they're playing, like, gentle rain sounds, or whatever. Right, or, like, you know, those little desktop fountains. Oh, yeah, with the water trickling. Exactly, so maybe it's not that far off, actually. Maybe not, but then you also have to think about, like, not everyone's into ASMR. I know for sure some people, it drives them crazy. Right, it's, like, nailed on a chalkboard. Exactly, so you can't, like, force everyone to listen to, like, whispering in the office. Yeah, that's probably a lawsuit waiting to happen. Right. Okay, so, big picture. We've gone from, like, whispering resumes to potentially ASMR offices. Quite the journey. It is. So, what do you think? Is this, like, the future of work, or is it just, like, a little too weird? I think it's a little early to say, but it's definitely something to watch. For sure, and, hey, maybe it'll catch on. Maybe. Until then, we'll just have to stick to our regular, noisy workplaces. And our loud resumes. Exactly, but, hey, if you try out the ASMR job hunting technique, let us know how it goes. Yeah, we're dying to know. We really are. That's it for this deep dive, everyone. Thanks for listening.