Mark Bregman's Blog – December 2010 Archive (2)

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Job Hunting Tip #5: Explaining Job Changes

Many job seekers make the mistake of talking negatively about a previous employer, and it is very important to be positive on this topic. When I interview people, I ask them in several different ways to tell why they’d be interested in making a change: What is the ideal job for you? What’s missing at your current job? What needs to be different?



Most of the answers I get revolve around new challenges, a company that is positioned better for growth, the usual. BUT, almost every…

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Added by Mark Bregman on December 6, 2010 at 1:22pm — No Comments

Overqualified Candidates

Is the term “overqualified” code for too old, or too expensive? Should an employer be wary of hiring overqualified people? The answer to both is sometimes.



Overqualified truly means a person who possesses skills way beyond what is required to do the job, AND the job being considered represents a step down for the person.



There are a few valid reasons why an overqualified person could safely be hired and could do a good job. A lifestyle change could be valid – kids at home (or… Continue

Added by Mark Bregman on December 3, 2010 at 2:42pm — 2 Comments

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