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Numbering your points is a simple but effective way to stand out when you respond to questions. It’s not just whether you can do the job; the interviewer wants to know if you’ll fit in with your peers.
What if you are new in the career field? Also what if I am older, and this is my new career change? I am continuing my education towards my Bachelor degree and taking refresher courses, since I am new to the Houston area. Thanks
Jozette
If this represents a career change, as it does for me, point out the things you;ve done in your old career that required the same skills as they are looking for in this job.
I applied to a lot of job openings. All my qualifications fit them perfectly. However, I never got the chance to go beyond the application and denial stage. I was never shortlisted nor scheduled for an interview. That is because I apply from outside the United States, and I need a workplace sponsorship to apply for a visa. Yet, I keep receiving the same job opportunities in my email indicating that not only my speciality is needed (Anesthesia Tech). but also it is very hard to match. Can you give me an advice of how I could convince the employers to take a chance and give at least an interview? Thank you very much.
Jozette, Im In the Same Spot! After I First Graduated From MA school Having Been A Hairdresser For 35 Years, I Was Asked Do You Have a CNA? No, Im A CMA! I Had That Several Interviews. So, Got that. Btw Im A Phlebotomist, PharmTech,CMA,CNA.Cant Find A Job! Im A Recent Grad, Over 50, White, English Speaking only & Female.I Had About 6 Handicaps I Identified That I May As Well Face It, Im Destined To Rack Up Thousands In Edcation Loans! I Should Have Been An Unhappy RN For 35 Yrs 1St Then Went Into Hair! To Say The Least, I Am Discouraged!
It is illegal for them to ask your age. 1) Never admit to being over 50. 2) Do not have gray hair! These are job suicide career enders. It is truly dreadful, but this is America. 3) Learn Spanish. You can learn basic Spanish in 1 week, then list it! Very easy,basic language! 4) Never list a handicap or disability unless you are actually missing legs. (Sorry, this is true). 5) Lose weight! Study the statisics! Be weight appropriate! Appearance, appearance (for interview) 6) And lastly, do not list "friends" as references…or a minister! Find someone with a "Dr." beside their name. These are harsh realities and I am sorry. Good luck!
I've got a question. I am a Practice Manager in the medical field and have 18+ years working in this position at various hospitals over the years. Most of my previous jobs, I have worked a minimum of 10 years in each management position. Recently, I took a position at a different hospital and after only 1 1/2 years, I was let go. Of the various reasons why I feel things didn't work out, I feel the area which stood out the most was that I didn't see myself as fitting in "culturally" in this new environment. Upper management had its own ideas of how things should go and allowed for little to no input from myself or other managers. Also, there was preferential treatment for certain managers within the management team.
My question is, how does admitting to a lack of a "cultural fit" sit with prospective employers? What appeared to be a seemingly slam-dunk interview that I went on recently, has turned into a dud, and I can't help wonder whether stating my reason for resigning being due to a lack of having a "cultural fit", played a part in how things turned out?
I was completely qualified for this position, because of my vast experience, and met all their needs…. Does using this phrase "lack of a cultural fit" , have negative connotations on prospective new employers? If so, how can I counteract them??