Thats the reality a lot of us are facing,proudhamerican writes.
Why would you want to go from working at XXXX to working for little ol me?
is one that Ive fielded … but I had to do some gentle lying.
Really senior candidates get labeled and put in a bucket by hiring managers, she said on email.
… Its definitely up to the candidate and/or recruiter to sell themselves properly.
If someone else says it about you, its flattering, she tells HBR.
When you say it, its off-putting.
Instead,as weve written before, just express that youwantthe job.
The real way to do that is through the passion for the company, Brianna Rooney said.
Remind the company they are the exception, not the rule.
Its also important to express your long-term commitment to the job.
Just be specific and call back to things you may have already discussed during the interview.
Thats okay, tooand honesty works, up to a certain point.
And if its burnout or another circumstance thats trickier to explain, succinctness might be your best option.
They laughed and I got the job.
Another commenter,MJT, was even more honest while interviewing for their job.
Im guessing its a year, maybe two?
I have no problem with earning less than I have in the past.
A pay cut might even help you up the career ladder,as weve written before.
You might even consider editing down your resume, too, to reflect the particular needs of the employer.
