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Job Searches |
| Message Name: |
One further thought |
| Date Posted: |
02/03/2002 |
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Zuri,
Your message was though provoking and made me examine a few things.
In response to your question, it was three separate incidents. The last being around late August. The feedback is from the recruiters and not from the hiring companies, which gives me some pause. I feel that I give it my best and it is either not good enough or there is a disconnect between what the hiring company wants and what I bring to the table (something you point out). Clearly it is a buyers market for talent and being 45-y.o. worries me (compaies can get 20-somethings and 30-somethings for a lower proce).
To your comment regarding being overqualified, part of it is a polite way of saying that you may want too much money another part may be them saying you are too old.
Thanks for the insights
- Yaz |
| Message: |
Well if it has been three incidents, there is a pattern here. Possibly you are not targeting yourself/being targeted for the right opportunities for your experience level.
Should it happen again (hopefully not) I'd push the recruiter for specifics. Possibly there is something coming across in the interview process that you don't realise.
Also remember, they can approximate your age from your resume, so if age was that important, I doubt you would have received an interview to begin with. And at least you are getting those!
Now, I'm wondering if there is something you can help me with. I remember one of your prior posts mentioning you work in Banking and are from Queens.
I'm returning to NY after a few years away. I think this job hunt may be a bit tough as my network has dried up during my absence. I'm looking to join (or if necessary start) a job hunting/networking group focused on financial services. Any information you would have on existing ones would be much appreciated.
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