resumes?

[Golfer]

Not intending to hijack the OP's thread here.


She also has a BA degree in Merchandising and is a nice looking, well dressed, well spoken lady. She could pass the background and credit checks required for such positions. It is generally known in the industry that Talbots was closing a bunch of stores. She would be listed as re-hirable at Talbots as well in a reference check.

She's now trying for some entry level positions in banking in addition to retail.

Damn that. There are concierge type positions all over the place that would love an attractive bi-lingual female. If she can do retail, she can do service.

[Shuffler]

Not intending to hijack the OP's thread here.


She also has a BA degree in Merchandising and is a nice looking, well dressed, well spoken lady. She could pass the background and credit checks required for such positions.

OMG how sad...... how did she get stuck with you?

[rogwar]

OMG how sad...... how did she get stuck with you?

Believe it or not she already had her green card.

That's also why I got her to get married in six months after meeting before she changed her mind. Now past 24 years.


Thanks Golfer for the idea.


I'm not blaming or complaining about the situation. We just don't understand why exactly? I have even been monitoring the resumes and applications she is submitting online to see if there might be any errors or issues as a check. The overqualified or looking for younger people might be an issue.

[PFactorDave]

Overqualified is code for, "We really don't want to have to break all of the habits and methods you developed while working for another company.  We would prefer a less experienced person who we can more easily shape to fit into our corporate culture."

It's sad, but often the case.

[Shuffler]

Overqualified is code for, "We really don't want to have to break all of the habits and methods you developed while working for another company.  We would prefer a less experienced person who we can more easily shape to fit into our corporate culture."

It's sad, but often the case.

Generally I see it as they don't want someone who will leave for a better paying job when one comes open. The fact of the matter is that many times the less experienced person is the one that tends to "float" more.

With Rog's wife staying at one job for that amount of time says alot about her to some companies. This is not someone who works on a whim and changes jobs at the drop of a hat.

[mthrockmor]

Could I also recommend that as you go through this process invest in other books such as "dress for success" and "how to win friends and influence people." You are going to be told "no" many, many, many times. I'm sure you already have. You may end up submitting your resume 100, 200, 300 times just to get one bonafide interview. Invest in some books or tapes that will help your mindset and get you through a tough job market.

I know these ideas seem weak and cheesy but in a world where it seems every door is being closed, you need to findsupports to keep you strong. Think of going into an interview with zero confidence, timid, unsure, answering with a quivering/shaky voice.

Keep strong and find ways to keep you on that peak confidence level inspite of the many no's.

Best!!

Boo

[Shuffler]

Could I also recommend that as you go through this process invest in other books such as "dress for success" and "how to win friends and influence people." You are going to be told many, many, many times. I'm sure you already have. You may end up submitting your resume 100, 200, 300 times just to get one bonafide interview. Invest in some books or tapes that will help your mindset and get you through a tough job market.

I know these ideas seem weak and cheesy but in a world where it seems every door is being closed, you need to supports to keep you strong. Think of going into an interview with zero confidence, timid, unsure, answering with a quivering/shaky voice.

Keep strong and find ways to keep you on that peak confidence level inspite of the many no's.

Best!!

Boo

No cheesy to this post at all. Just raw fact. Good info.

[Gixer]

Unless your a writer. In my opinion have your resume done professionally with an agent who is the one that will interview you and write your resume. Simply because like most people you are probably bad at selling yourself especially in writing. Having a profesional resume done is a small outlay if it secures you a better job. If resume doesn't grab the readers attention within first few paragraphs it will just be discarded and the opportunity is lost.

Also if you haven't been to a job interview for a while, look to get some coaching or in the very least use the web to study common job interview questions and answers. 

Be truthful and never under sell yourself.


<S>...-Gixer