| Topic Name: |
Job Searches |
| Message Name: |
Don't Let it Get You Down |
| Date Posted: |
02/05/2002 |
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How does one handle the old over and uderqualified excuses of why after an initial interview there is no further interest? In my case the last three interviews ended in situations where I was liked (and received positive feedback from recruiters but either considered overqualified (which in my book is the lamest excuse possible) or underqualified (which also was bogus given that I have the requisite experience in the field I work in and was applying for a position that required a minimum of ten years experience). How do you handle something like this? I am sick of using recruiters simply because I think that they are not screening me properly for potential positions and are wasting my time in addition to making doubt my abilities. |
| Message: |
I recently lost my job as an Operations Manager. I am not getting responses to Production/Quality Manager positions, even though I am qualified to do either, but because I am more experienced on the Production, and not "officially" a QA Manager, I don't get responses.
You can't let it get you down. Be persistent, and keep applying to the jobs you want. However, here's another thing to consider:
I did an evaluation of my skills and knowledge, and decided to open my possibilities up to include a wide variety of fields, including self-employment and Internet commerce. Both are growing phenomenally, and it doesn't take a degree in Nuclear Physics to market and sell over the 'net - just access to the right information. Just a few thoughts from someone who is tired of making others rich, and getting dumped for my efforts...
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