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Is It Okay To Use Personal Pronouns On My Resume and Linkedin Profile?
By Darrell DiZoglio, High Performance Resume Writer at http://HighPerformanceResumes.com. Copyright 5/7/2013 all rights reserved.
This is still one of the most frequently asked questions that I'm asked as a nationally-known resume writing expert. I only use personal pronouns sparingly in the career highlights/accomplishments section to take sole or group ownership of important accomplishments like US patents, prototypes developed and prestigious awards. When you do not, sometimes interviewers will infer that it was a group/sole effort when in fact that was not the case (you deserve credit when you have earned it). Obviously, for managers, giving the team the credit rather than being a credit hog also tells employers you are honest, not self centered and genuinely believe in team work.
Who can realistically find fault with a little sprinkle of personal pronouns in an impressive career document from a terrific candidate? (Apparently no one as my clients are still hired quick <90 days for most actively looking. I believe that the ever-changing market dictates we must always test each resume/job search strategy and analyze the results.) The old notion of never ever using personal pronouns is ancient history. Employers are most interested in hiring top performers, retaining talent, building management bench strength and adding people with the highest potential. All this while, remaining on budget for the department.
It is allowed according to my/the ultimate industry authority, the Resume Writing Bible, "Resume Magic" by Susan Whitcomb. Sure it is 600 pages, but anything worth doing is worth doing well. Susan is my personal hero for writing such an extensive reference book. Of course, you can always delegate the assignment and skip all the studying and hard work too. As for your Linkedin profile, it is merely an electronic resume versus a traditional one so all the same general guidelines apply.
Still there are No Absolutes in writing a great novel, resume, proposal, screen play or business plan, only effective or ineffective writing. As you know, I take my time and keep improving each document until I am sure it will result in maximum ROI for my clients. Every resume should be a targeted marketing and sales document that builds value in the hiring managers mind first and foremost. I want my clients to be irresistible.
The bottom line is the real problem with almost all resumes is mediocrity. You can do better and trust me, even in 2013, CONTENT IS STILL KING! Unfortunately most job searchers are only focused on completing the job when they write their own resume.
Notice, I said CONTENT IS STILL KING, not company logos, decorations, graphics, pretty colors, fancy-smancy fonts and templates.
Darrell DiZoglio, High Performance Resume Writer, Certified Professional Resume Writer and Editor in Chief asks, "Are you earning enough interviews?" If not, seek professional help ASAP here http://HighPerformanceResumes.com.
Google, Apple, Bing and Facebook Are Hiring & Acquiring in 2013 - Here's How You Can Get Hired...
By Darrell Z. DiZoglio of http://HighPerformanceResumes.com Copyright 4/1/2013
Let's face it Google, Facebook, Apple, Goldman Sachs and other titans of industry have momentum (despite some fluctuations in their stock price). Bing and Google's search engine competition is making history. Facebook's stock price finally came back up and Apple's will too. The wildly popular technology giants are revealing more of their secrets. As you know, Google and Facebook plan to hire thousands more new employees this year. Here is what to expect when you apply for a career/dream job at Google or Facebook.
The most admired companies in America do not want their hiring process to be a mystery it is bad for business. You see a great info source for the Fortune 500 companies is their own applicants. Google like the rest of them is very smart in asking for an exchange of ideas during the interview process. The great companies are always asking, "How can we do this better?" Thus, make sure you are prepared with some great ideas as I am told they are great listeners. Naturally teamwork and collaboration is very big at these global giants.
Please know you that the finest companies want to see a resume that shows expertise, experience and education in alignment. I ask my clients a standard question, "What would be your dream job?" The typical reply I get is: "Well sure in a better economy, I would like to work in Management with Apple, Google or Facebook, but I did not go to a big name college." Well thanks to Google's own presentations and numerous Facebook sources, I say think again because Google and other Fortune 500 Companies are always looking for the best and the brightest. Moreover, these companies can actually capture more market share during a recession. Here is what to expect when you apply for a career at Facebook, Apple or Google.
The content of your résumé and Linkedin profile will be the critical deciding factor in whether or not you are interviewed, hired and how much annual compensation you will be offered. The hiring managers of top tier companies rely on the evidence included in said documents (Leadership, Linkedin recommendations, results, accomplishments, awards and recognition etc.) Furthermore, the writing, editing and strategy in your resume is proof of intelligence or lack of it to them. Why be ordinary when your resume is compared side-by-side with other top candidates?
Naturally, you can apply online where you can expect an aptitude test as part of the process. Now since they have massive volumes of applications, make sure you have a a great unique selling proposition. After you have submitted a resume and cover letter, typically someone already working in the position you are targeting will call you back with a brief phone interview. You may have more than one of these. The application is easy and the phone screenings are friendly, yet all business. What you have to be really well prepared for is the marathon personal interview process they have at headquarters. This is where they get to know the real you and vice versa.
According to a Google Executive's thorough presentation you can expect five interviews lasting around 45 minutes each. They will be testing your real life problem solving skills to verify your talent is genuine in each interview. They are looking for: A strong educational background, a passion for technology, creativity and problem solving abilities, someone who not intimidated by great minds and the ability to function as a team player with the diverse international crew that is Google. Essential soft skills like communication, listening, collaboration, flexibility and your interpersonal skills will be rated and notes will be compared.
Honestly, it would be a great idea to prepare for this by studying what Google and Facebook has to offer today. You also might want to study what Yahoo!, Bing (Microsoft), Ask.com, and Linkedin have to offer for competition. This way you will be perceived as "with it" and "in the know" because this Internet search engine technology is a rapidly evolving field. I doubt that in 2006 Google or Bing ever thought of Facebook or Linkedin as competition for their Internet advertising revenue streams. But today, Google and Bing know for sure Facebook has taken a huge piece of their advertising revenue streams away.
My best advice is to develop a connection or two first before even think about applying there. This is what business lunches are for by the way. Get some great inside info and use that as well as the referral to put you ahead of the masses. If you have read my other articles you will know just what I am talking about. I only want you to enter a contest when you have a winning edge.
Another strategy that works is to go to work for a company that would be very attractive for a Most Admired Employer/Top Ten Best Employer to acquire. This requires a little bit of vision and research, but it is well worth the effort because you win either way. The news articles about Facebook's IPO, Apple Inc. and Google's stock options employee benefit bonanzas are true. That is why they have such little turnover. Thus, you will need to be more prepared than the other 200,000 applicants they each will get each month.
If you need help landing more interviews with Fortune 500 employers, visit Certified High Performance Resume Writer, Darrell Z. DiZoglio by clicking this link in blue below http://HighPerformanceResumes.com you will be glad you did.
Attention New and Future Immigrants, American Employers Want to Hire You If…
By Darrell DiZoglio, CPRW at http://HighPerformanceResumes.com Copyright 11/1/2012 All rights reserved.
You can acclimate to communicating well in American English (not instantly of course). Succeeding in business communication is absolutely essential. Why risk immigrating here during a severe economic depression, if few Americans can understand your speech and hire you as a result? Why get a job as a college professor here if your students cannot understand you and dozens have to transfer out of your classes (effectively cancelling the classes). Here is a practical solution and success secret that I know has worked for many immigrants over the years. All you need is the will to do it. White Feather said, "You already have everything you need to be great."
One small but valuable suggestion to help you advance in your career/get hired would be to listen to CNBC (on cable TV, Internet streaming via CNBC.com, Sirius Satellite Radio or any AM radio) to learn the American English pronunciation and common phrases better a little bit at a time. I suggest this because they speak so well and there are many different news anchors to learn from. In addition, you will definitely enjoy learning from the fascinating Finance and Investing content. It is never too late to start planning for your future retirement income. I only say this in a humble effort to help you succeed as much as possible. Remember, I have over a decade of experience as a hiring manager. Acclimating to American English and culture has a lot to do with whether you are successful or not in your job interviews, employment and advancing your career.
When watching CNBC turn on the closed caption service (for the deaf/hard of hearing), so you can watch the words and repeat them aloud with proper pronunciation right after they speak them. It is a simple matter of fine-tuning your ears, mind and tongue to enunciate properly for greater understanding when working, giving instructions to subordinates or interviewing for jobs etc. Yes, it does take some focus and persistence. Still the social acceptance and career advancement benefits are so well worth it.
Success tip: Essentially, you want to pretend you are a famous Actor auditioning for a movie part that pays $13.7 million and requires you to learn and master an American English accent/speaking within 60-days. Listen, comprehend and speak after you hear what the CNBC news anchors are saying. All you need is the will to do it. If you are really daring later Toastmasters (helps with public speaking) could help you advance even further.
This can also be done with DVDs that have subtitles and language choices. I listen to some movies in Spanish with English subtitles to help me learn Spanish in an enjoyable way. However, the news anchors on CNBC have excellent business English speaking and action movies not so much. The real reason I am writing this is because many of my most talented clients are immigrants and they are normally hired promptly in a growing economy, however now, I know they could be doing considerably better during this deep recession.
I know this because it is very difficult for almost everyone here to understand people with distinct/heavy foreign accents, especially when they speak so fast. Whenever this happens, it is embarrassing and awkward when the need arises to ask them to repeat the same sentence again before one can understand the point. Please know, I want you to succeed. However, to make this possible I must give you honest feedback. Realistically, this info article and the solution within was written to save you about $1,000 in job coaching/career coaching fees. Welcome to America and God bless you.
Visit Certified High Performance Resume Writer, Darrell Z. DiZoglio if you would like to be winning right from the beginning in your job search. Just click this link in blue below http://HighPerformanceResumes.com you will be glad you did.
Job Search 501 - Solutions for Overqualified Candidates
By Darrell Z. DiZoglio, CPRW of HighPerformanceResumes.com Copyright 5/15/2012
Please understand that all employers need a safe, legal and polite way to say no to candidates. You are overqualified has been their go-to answer forever because it reliably stumps 97% of candidates (it is simultaneously a no and a compliment). Everybody knows there are 75 million people still out of work according to the news, so most continue selling themselves short or accepting defeat because there are always other promising prospects.
Every time you get this reply, first realize it is really an opportunity to prove yourself in disguise. I advise my clients to handle it exactly like this: "I am going to let you down gently Mr. Brown. You are simply overqualified." Mr. Brown's clever response, "Overqualified, shucks. I get that all the time. Well, now that we settled that. Would you be kind enough to inform me for my own education, which category of overqualified do I fit into, the salary too high category, the too old category or the he is so overqualified that he will be bored, dissatisfied and leave category?"
When they respond, "Our budgeted salary for this position is so low it would not even interest you" answer you also have a couple of choices. You can say, "You sure are right $44,000 annually definitely does not even interest me." On the other hand, because we have prodded them into revealing the final obstacle to you joining their team, you can say, "Ordinarily that would be true, however I know that because I have switched careers/just returned to health from a car wreck/experienced a significant period of unemployment, I honestly am willing to start at the bottom and work my way up all over again. Fortunately for both of us, I have a knack for training other team members, earning bonuses and promotions. I agree to your offer of $44,000 annually and I am ready to start right away."
If the only thing preventing them from hiring you is the belief that you will soon be bored, dissatisfied and leave, then you only have to convince them that you have more than enough passion for your work to stay on. Better yet, boldly predict you will follow your pattern of earning a promotion/advancing at least once every one to two years. Show them how your enthusiasm and strong work ethic is clearly demonstrated by these examples of above and beyond performance (on your résumé or in your evidence file you brought with you to the interview just for situations like this).
If they answer, "You are too old" you have a couple of choices. First, age discrimination is a crime against humanity. You can ask them to repeat that answer because you did not hear it well enough (meanwhile discretely position the digital recorder as close as possible because this could be evidence for the age discrimination lawsuit/settlement). Alternatively, you can get out the hair dye to remove the gray hair, start an exercise program and dress more in tune with current styles. You will also want to ramp up the enthusiasm, age proof your résumé (and interview) and move with pep in your step. Honestly, low energy levels are very easy to spot and employers are turned off by those who need naps during the daytime hours.
Remember, interviews are supposed to be challenging because they are designed to separate the exceptional from the ordinary. You should not expect any employer to hire anyone but the person they judge the best fit for the position and the most likely to succeed. You should also know that many of the assumptions employers make and interview questions you will be asked will come directly from your own résumé. Because it is much easier to sell yourself into a job as an overqualified candidate, you normally never want to dumb down your résumé (think promotion or advancement via the internal job postings once you are hired).
If salary really was the main obstacle, remember overqualified means you are more likely to: Make high impact contributions, solve problems, perform well in the clutch, save the company money, make innovations, to improve sales, efficiency, production or profit. That hiring manager is more likely to earn a promotion with your help and a fat annual bonus checks to go along with it. Essentially, you want them to understand that delivering above and beyond normal expectations is routine for you.
They have to believe that a passion for continuous improvement in is your blood. You want to get this message across to the employer in your own words as sincerely as possible, so he will first hire you and second increase your starting salary if possible because you are well worth it. The truth is businesses have plenty of money to spare; they are just reluctant to part with it especially in a recession or industry downturn.
If you need help landing interviews or selling yourself to employers, visit Certified Professional Resume Writer, Darrell DiZoglio by clicking here http://HighPerformanceResumes.com you will be glad you did.
By Darrell DiZoglio, High Performance Resume Writer at http://HighPerformanceResumes.com. Copyright 5/7/2013 all rights reserved.
This is still one of the most frequently asked questions that I'm asked as a nationally-known resume writing expert. I only use personal pronouns sparingly in the career highlights/accomplishments section to take sole or group ownership of important accomplishments like US patents, prototypes developed and prestigious awards. When you do not, sometimes interviewers will infer that it was a group/sole effort when in fact that was not the case (you deserve credit when you have earned it). Obviously, for managers, giving the team the credit rather than being a credit hog also tells employers you are honest, not self centered and genuinely believe in team work.
Who can realistically find fault with a little sprinkle of personal pronouns in an impressive career document from a terrific candidate? (Apparently no one as my clients are still hired quick <90 days for most actively looking. I believe that the ever-changing market dictates we must always test each resume/job search strategy and analyze the results.) The old notion of never ever using personal pronouns is ancient history. Employers are most interested in hiring top performers, retaining talent, building management bench strength and adding people with the highest potential. All this while, remaining on budget for the department.
It is allowed according to my/the ultimate industry authority, the Resume Writing Bible, "Resume Magic" by Susan Whitcomb. Sure it is 600 pages, but anything worth doing is worth doing well. Susan is my personal hero for writing such an extensive reference book. Of course, you can always delegate the assignment and skip all the studying and hard work too. As for your Linkedin profile, it is merely an electronic resume versus a traditional one so all the same general guidelines apply.
Still there are No Absolutes in writing a great novel, resume, proposal, screen play or business plan, only effective or ineffective writing. As you know, I take my time and keep improving each document until I am sure it will result in maximum ROI for my clients. Every resume should be a targeted marketing and sales document that builds value in the hiring managers mind first and foremost. I want my clients to be irresistible.
The bottom line is the real problem with almost all resumes is mediocrity. You can do better and trust me, even in 2013, CONTENT IS STILL KING! Unfortunately most job searchers are only focused on completing the job when they write their own resume.
Notice, I said CONTENT IS STILL KING, not company logos, decorations, graphics, pretty colors, fancy-smancy fonts and templates.
Darrell DiZoglio, High Performance Resume Writer, Certified Professional Resume Writer and Editor in Chief asks, "Are you earning enough interviews?" If not, seek professional help ASAP here http://HighPerformanceResumes.com.
Google, Apple, Bing and Facebook Are Hiring & Acquiring in 2013 - Here's How You Can Get Hired...
By Darrell Z. DiZoglio of http://HighPerformanceResumes.com Copyright 4/1/2013
Let's face it Google, Facebook, Apple, Goldman Sachs and other titans of industry have momentum (despite some fluctuations in their stock price). Bing and Google's search engine competition is making history. Facebook's stock price finally came back up and Apple's will too. The wildly popular technology giants are revealing more of their secrets. As you know, Google and Facebook plan to hire thousands more new employees this year. Here is what to expect when you apply for a career/dream job at Google or Facebook.
The most admired companies in America do not want their hiring process to be a mystery it is bad for business. You see a great info source for the Fortune 500 companies is their own applicants. Google like the rest of them is very smart in asking for an exchange of ideas during the interview process. The great companies are always asking, "How can we do this better?" Thus, make sure you are prepared with some great ideas as I am told they are great listeners. Naturally teamwork and collaboration is very big at these global giants.
Please know you that the finest companies want to see a resume that shows expertise, experience and education in alignment. I ask my clients a standard question, "What would be your dream job?" The typical reply I get is: "Well sure in a better economy, I would like to work in Management with Apple, Google or Facebook, but I did not go to a big name college." Well thanks to Google's own presentations and numerous Facebook sources, I say think again because Google and other Fortune 500 Companies are always looking for the best and the brightest. Moreover, these companies can actually capture more market share during a recession. Here is what to expect when you apply for a career at Facebook, Apple or Google.
The content of your résumé and Linkedin profile will be the critical deciding factor in whether or not you are interviewed, hired and how much annual compensation you will be offered. The hiring managers of top tier companies rely on the evidence included in said documents (Leadership, Linkedin recommendations, results, accomplishments, awards and recognition etc.) Furthermore, the writing, editing and strategy in your resume is proof of intelligence or lack of it to them. Why be ordinary when your resume is compared side-by-side with other top candidates?
Naturally, you can apply online where you can expect an aptitude test as part of the process. Now since they have massive volumes of applications, make sure you have a a great unique selling proposition. After you have submitted a resume and cover letter, typically someone already working in the position you are targeting will call you back with a brief phone interview. You may have more than one of these. The application is easy and the phone screenings are friendly, yet all business. What you have to be really well prepared for is the marathon personal interview process they have at headquarters. This is where they get to know the real you and vice versa.
According to a Google Executive's thorough presentation you can expect five interviews lasting around 45 minutes each. They will be testing your real life problem solving skills to verify your talent is genuine in each interview. They are looking for: A strong educational background, a passion for technology, creativity and problem solving abilities, someone who not intimidated by great minds and the ability to function as a team player with the diverse international crew that is Google. Essential soft skills like communication, listening, collaboration, flexibility and your interpersonal skills will be rated and notes will be compared.
Honestly, it would be a great idea to prepare for this by studying what Google and Facebook has to offer today. You also might want to study what Yahoo!, Bing (Microsoft), Ask.com, and Linkedin have to offer for competition. This way you will be perceived as "with it" and "in the know" because this Internet search engine technology is a rapidly evolving field. I doubt that in 2006 Google or Bing ever thought of Facebook or Linkedin as competition for their Internet advertising revenue streams. But today, Google and Bing know for sure Facebook has taken a huge piece of their advertising revenue streams away.
My best advice is to develop a connection or two first before even think about applying there. This is what business lunches are for by the way. Get some great inside info and use that as well as the referral to put you ahead of the masses. If you have read my other articles you will know just what I am talking about. I only want you to enter a contest when you have a winning edge.
Another strategy that works is to go to work for a company that would be very attractive for a Most Admired Employer/Top Ten Best Employer to acquire. This requires a little bit of vision and research, but it is well worth the effort because you win either way. The news articles about Facebook's IPO, Apple Inc. and Google's stock options employee benefit bonanzas are true. That is why they have such little turnover. Thus, you will need to be more prepared than the other 200,000 applicants they each will get each month.
If you need help landing more interviews with Fortune 500 employers, visit Certified High Performance Resume Writer, Darrell Z. DiZoglio by clicking this link in blue below http://HighPerformanceResumes.com you will be glad you did.
Attention New and Future Immigrants, American Employers Want to Hire You If…
By Darrell DiZoglio, CPRW at http://HighPerformanceResumes.com Copyright 11/1/2012 All rights reserved.
You can acclimate to communicating well in American English (not instantly of course). Succeeding in business communication is absolutely essential. Why risk immigrating here during a severe economic depression, if few Americans can understand your speech and hire you as a result? Why get a job as a college professor here if your students cannot understand you and dozens have to transfer out of your classes (effectively cancelling the classes). Here is a practical solution and success secret that I know has worked for many immigrants over the years. All you need is the will to do it. White Feather said, "You already have everything you need to be great."
One small but valuable suggestion to help you advance in your career/get hired would be to listen to CNBC (on cable TV, Internet streaming via CNBC.com, Sirius Satellite Radio or any AM radio) to learn the American English pronunciation and common phrases better a little bit at a time. I suggest this because they speak so well and there are many different news anchors to learn from. In addition, you will definitely enjoy learning from the fascinating Finance and Investing content. It is never too late to start planning for your future retirement income. I only say this in a humble effort to help you succeed as much as possible. Remember, I have over a decade of experience as a hiring manager. Acclimating to American English and culture has a lot to do with whether you are successful or not in your job interviews, employment and advancing your career.
When watching CNBC turn on the closed caption service (for the deaf/hard of hearing), so you can watch the words and repeat them aloud with proper pronunciation right after they speak them. It is a simple matter of fine-tuning your ears, mind and tongue to enunciate properly for greater understanding when working, giving instructions to subordinates or interviewing for jobs etc. Yes, it does take some focus and persistence. Still the social acceptance and career advancement benefits are so well worth it.
Success tip: Essentially, you want to pretend you are a famous Actor auditioning for a movie part that pays $13.7 million and requires you to learn and master an American English accent/speaking within 60-days. Listen, comprehend and speak after you hear what the CNBC news anchors are saying. All you need is the will to do it. If you are really daring later Toastmasters (helps with public speaking) could help you advance even further.
This can also be done with DVDs that have subtitles and language choices. I listen to some movies in Spanish with English subtitles to help me learn Spanish in an enjoyable way. However, the news anchors on CNBC have excellent business English speaking and action movies not so much. The real reason I am writing this is because many of my most talented clients are immigrants and they are normally hired promptly in a growing economy, however now, I know they could be doing considerably better during this deep recession.
I know this because it is very difficult for almost everyone here to understand people with distinct/heavy foreign accents, especially when they speak so fast. Whenever this happens, it is embarrassing and awkward when the need arises to ask them to repeat the same sentence again before one can understand the point. Please know, I want you to succeed. However, to make this possible I must give you honest feedback. Realistically, this info article and the solution within was written to save you about $1,000 in job coaching/career coaching fees. Welcome to America and God bless you.
Visit Certified High Performance Resume Writer, Darrell Z. DiZoglio if you would like to be winning right from the beginning in your job search. Just click this link in blue below http://HighPerformanceResumes.com you will be glad you did.
Job Search 501 - Solutions for Overqualified Candidates
By Darrell Z. DiZoglio, CPRW of HighPerformanceResumes.com Copyright 5/15/2012
Please understand that all employers need a safe, legal and polite way to say no to candidates. You are overqualified has been their go-to answer forever because it reliably stumps 97% of candidates (it is simultaneously a no and a compliment). Everybody knows there are 75 million people still out of work according to the news, so most continue selling themselves short or accepting defeat because there are always other promising prospects.
Every time you get this reply, first realize it is really an opportunity to prove yourself in disguise. I advise my clients to handle it exactly like this: "I am going to let you down gently Mr. Brown. You are simply overqualified." Mr. Brown's clever response, "Overqualified, shucks. I get that all the time. Well, now that we settled that. Would you be kind enough to inform me for my own education, which category of overqualified do I fit into, the salary too high category, the too old category or the he is so overqualified that he will be bored, dissatisfied and leave category?"
When they respond, "Our budgeted salary for this position is so low it would not even interest you" answer you also have a couple of choices. You can say, "You sure are right $44,000 annually definitely does not even interest me." On the other hand, because we have prodded them into revealing the final obstacle to you joining their team, you can say, "Ordinarily that would be true, however I know that because I have switched careers/just returned to health from a car wreck/experienced a significant period of unemployment, I honestly am willing to start at the bottom and work my way up all over again. Fortunately for both of us, I have a knack for training other team members, earning bonuses and promotions. I agree to your offer of $44,000 annually and I am ready to start right away."
If the only thing preventing them from hiring you is the belief that you will soon be bored, dissatisfied and leave, then you only have to convince them that you have more than enough passion for your work to stay on. Better yet, boldly predict you will follow your pattern of earning a promotion/advancing at least once every one to two years. Show them how your enthusiasm and strong work ethic is clearly demonstrated by these examples of above and beyond performance (on your résumé or in your evidence file you brought with you to the interview just for situations like this).
If they answer, "You are too old" you have a couple of choices. First, age discrimination is a crime against humanity. You can ask them to repeat that answer because you did not hear it well enough (meanwhile discretely position the digital recorder as close as possible because this could be evidence for the age discrimination lawsuit/settlement). Alternatively, you can get out the hair dye to remove the gray hair, start an exercise program and dress more in tune with current styles. You will also want to ramp up the enthusiasm, age proof your résumé (and interview) and move with pep in your step. Honestly, low energy levels are very easy to spot and employers are turned off by those who need naps during the daytime hours.
Remember, interviews are supposed to be challenging because they are designed to separate the exceptional from the ordinary. You should not expect any employer to hire anyone but the person they judge the best fit for the position and the most likely to succeed. You should also know that many of the assumptions employers make and interview questions you will be asked will come directly from your own résumé. Because it is much easier to sell yourself into a job as an overqualified candidate, you normally never want to dumb down your résumé (think promotion or advancement via the internal job postings once you are hired).
If salary really was the main obstacle, remember overqualified means you are more likely to: Make high impact contributions, solve problems, perform well in the clutch, save the company money, make innovations, to improve sales, efficiency, production or profit. That hiring manager is more likely to earn a promotion with your help and a fat annual bonus checks to go along with it. Essentially, you want them to understand that delivering above and beyond normal expectations is routine for you.
They have to believe that a passion for continuous improvement in is your blood. You want to get this message across to the employer in your own words as sincerely as possible, so he will first hire you and second increase your starting salary if possible because you are well worth it. The truth is businesses have plenty of money to spare; they are just reluctant to part with it especially in a recession or industry downturn.
If you need help landing interviews or selling yourself to employers, visit Certified Professional Resume Writer, Darrell DiZoglio by clicking here http://HighPerformanceResumes.com you will be glad you did.
Darrell DiZoglio is a Certified Professional Resume Writer serving clients in RI, CT and MA. HighPerformanceResumes.com serves clients nationwide by email, phone and Internet since 2008.
