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To BusyMT below - re resumes - sm - Jill
Posted: Feb 01, 2011
I heartily disagree with what you wrote. I used to receive responses to my resume immediately if not sooner upon applying. No more. I often applied, like you, just to see what responses I'd get. Never, before or now, would anyone negotiate. It was what it was and if you dared to ask if they had a higher rate, they acted offended.
My resume is impeccable, straightforward, easy to read, 1 page, pertinent information right there for all to see. I have almost 30 years of experience in all fields, all different dialects, all types of hospitals, CMT, etc. I am well rounded, to say the least. I tailor my resume to the job I am applying for.
Still, no responses or very few.
My belief is that they see the experience and figure I won't do the job for what they are offering nowadays. Usually the case but they don't know that for sure. If I was in dire need, I would take anything.
Anyway, just my point of view.
Why would they not talk to someone with experience? The - pay is what it is, they can offer it SM
[ In Reply To ..]to all, experience or not, and if experienced MT takes it, so much the better for MTSO. I would think they would offer it to any, if the better MT says no, no biggie, go down the line and offer to the next best. I dont think they ignose better experience, why should they?
my resume sounds similar but - mt2
[ In Reply To ..]my experience is vastly different.
I've had no problem getting calls or interviews. I have a lifetime in the field. Wonder what makes the difference? It'd be interesting to know.
Thinking you arent hired cause you are TOO good could - be way to feel better about no job. nm
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Resume - Kathy Stryk
[ In Reply To ..]Totally agree 100% with Jill. I am going through the same thing the last 6 months. Have 30 yrs experience, CMT, well rounded.... don't even get a response. they have no clue what they are missing and for what...? a few cents.
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