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"Melissa M. Michelson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 21 Jun 1998 18:13:46 -0400
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I have some questions which relate to the string of "What do YOU consider
an Entry-LevelJob is".  And they go something like this:

If one were to apply for one of those "entry-level" jobs, (book store
cashier, museum gallery attendant, etc.) in the hopes of working your way
up eventually, wouldn't that be unpleasant for the employer who hired you
in the hopes of
you staying in the job position for a significant amount of time?

In an interview (if one is granted), should you actually cover up any
career goals, if asked, or should you be totally honest and reveal that you
just wanted to get your foot in the door and that's why you applied to the
job (not in those words, of course)?
(This is the part that poses the most problems in my mind, since I doubt I
can believably sit there and relate how I always wanted to be a security
guard).

And as to your resume, if you feel you are overqualified for such an
entry-level
position, is it recommended that your over-qualifying job experience be
left out  so that the possible employer won't also remind you that you're
overqualified by not hiring you?  If you do leave out the more
"professional" experierence you've had,
why would the employer even promote you in the future, since you apparently
lack the skills and experience for the promotion? 

Melissa Michelson
struggling museum job seeker

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