Applepi
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« on: November 24, 2015, 05:08:55 am » |
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I am new to Deskdemon. Maybe someone in the same profession can shed some light. I have been looking for a job for a few months. My resume can get call backs and lots of phone interviews. Most the phone interview go well and .. boom... then I find out it is a third party. The third party loves my skills and passes my info on. Most of the time it stops here! I try to ask them for feedback, but no one responds.
The few times I get into an actual interview.. I feel I knock it out of the park, then a week later.... the dreaded.. Thank you for interviewing but we choose a candidate that matches the qualifications better. I am frustrated! I am not young.. and with all the unemployed admins out there... wont I always go against one that has an edge?
Any advice?
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sanpet
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« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2015, 06:04:55 am » |
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Welcome to DeskDemon! It is a great website. My favorite! Maybe you can find a friend and go over some of the main topics you had have been asked about (or post here!). I am sure people will give you advice.
It is hard out there, but you will find that one that... YOU are that one person that has something just over the other people.
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msmarieh
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« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2015, 12:26:51 pm » |
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Welcome to DeskDemon!
There is definitely an art to interviewing, especially for those of us that are more mature. We need to emphasize our best qualities and the assets that come with experience.
For starters, make sure you are applying for appropriate jobs - so not entry level where they will want to pay less money and are willing to trade off for less experience.
Secondly, make sure you are addressing any concerns they are likely to have (i.e. if you are really close to retirement age; are you technologically literate; will you be ok working with a younger boss, etc.) in a discrete way without overly emphasizing the issue (so if it hadn't occurred to them, you don't put it in their head).
On the plus side, you are at least getting interviews, so that means your resume is probably fairly strong. If you feel like you are doing well in interviews, be sure to include the question "Is there any quality or experience you are looking for in this position, that I don't have?" That can encourage them to come right out and say, well, we were hoping for someone with "xyz" and you can answer "Oh, well, here's my experience with xyz". On the other hand if they say no, then you can reinforce with some version of, so I have all the qualities you are looking for in this position (and I am basically the perfect choice for you).
Third, are you showcasing your qualities to your best advantage? Are you noting any certifications you have, any particular strengths you have, etc. Are you emphasizing in your cover letter how your background experience is particularly relevant to the job posting, the company, the industry, etc. Don't expect them to connect irrelevant backgrounds and experience.
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Applepi
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« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2015, 06:07:13 am » |
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The job search is such a frustrating process! Hopefully each interview shows improvement, or just that perfect job comes along soon!
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