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In a message dated 98-06-21 20:26:56 EDT, [log in to unmask] writes:
> 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?
>
During my last stint of unemployment, I finally panicked and when to
headhunters to get ANY job other than waitressing. They told me to dummy down
my resume so I would not intimidate employers! One actually told me to take of
my MA and my book contract with NYU. It was SOOOO demoralizing. The thing is,
I didn;t get any of the jobs I applied for with the resume cleared of all my
accomplishments either! I've found that honesty is the best policy b/c if they
truly believe that being a security guard is your life's ambition (when you
have an MA in Museum Education and have 6 years experience with the Boston's
Children Museum), and you leave the position after 1 year, they are not
perceptive, and you won't get a recommendation!
- Adrienne
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