Atlanta Career Transition Blog
How to Apply for Jobs Where You Appear Overqualified
Although you may have created an outstanding executive resume, this resume may not be suitable for a job requiring less experience and less education. So what can you do?
My recommendation is that you create a second resume which is not so overwhelming in terms of titles, accomplishments, and education and is a close match for the job you are applying for. I can see it being one page instead of two. One of my clients and I brainstormed solutions to this problem today and we came up with additional solutions. you may want to try an unconventional type of profile called a CV. It a narrative version of your professional history and is used most often in education and artistic fields. Check this our at www.visualcv.com
Gail Geary is a baby boomer and Renaissance woman whose career path is an inspiration for anyone considering transitioning from one career to another. She is a former senior sales executive and a corporate attorney. Gail is the owner of Atlanta Career Transition, an international career transition firm that has been in business for 16 years. She assists individuals and corporations and is well know throughout the industry for helping her clients achieve career search success. Her hobbies are yoga, hiking, and her book club.
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