Overqualifed for the Job and Questions to Ask the Hiring Manager
Here’s a quick round up of what I’ve been posting on US News & World Report’s On Careers blog.
You’ve found a job online that seems like it would be a great fit and exactly what you’d like to be doing at this point in your career. One problem – the company is asking for five years experience and you are pushing 20 years in your field. While you won’t always be successful getting your foot in the door, I’ve given some tips on how you can get past some of the initial judgements and have more success landing those interview. Read it here: How to Apply for a Job When You’re Overqualified.
The week I wrote about how as an interviewer you should be asking the right questions to find out if the position aligns with your goals. Read the 5 Questions to Ask the Hiring Manager for a few ideas to make a fully-informed decision about your next job.
Hooray for long weekends! Happy Labor Day!
Date: September 2nd, 2011 / Author: Lindsay
Posted in Recruiting / Tags: interviewing, job search, overqualified, questions, usn
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This blog is to share my recruiting experiences and discuss thoughts on the job market, PR industry and technology.
Alison Kenney is an independent PR practitioner with more than 15 years of PR consulting experience.
