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Friday, 29 October 2010 09:32
Last Updated on Sunday, 31 October 2010 08:33
So, you're overqualified and no one wants to hire you. Companies (and organizations) don't want to risk hiring someone who will become bored with the work, or tired of the lower-than-usual pay. Turnover is a big financial problem for them. Take a look at what you can do to overcome this unfortunate situation and land that job.
The quick list on presenting yourself if you're overqualified:
- Revise Your Resume to Reflect Skills
- Downplay Your Qualifications
- Don't Give References Before the First Interview
- Be Upfront About Being Overqualified
- Be Prepared for the Tough Questions
- Don't Talk About Money
The Bottom Line: "Can you do the job? Will you fit in with the team? Will your hiring cause any problems for the company?"
Read the details at FinancialEdge.com
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