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How to handle inferiority complex of Permie hiring manager..??
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Originally posted by Elliegirl View PostI found myself wondering if this was actually about you and the way you come across. What does 'excessive experience' really mean? is this a polite way of saying 'bloke fancies himself a bit'. They will have seen your CV; if you have the experience, you have the experience. Surely the manager is looking for someone who will deliver and he can bask in your limelight because he appointed you? or does he end up thinking you are some kind of a threat to him (despite being a contractor) because of your attitude?
Please accept my apologies if I've got you completely wrong by the way.Comment
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"Excessive experience" means they don't like your CV, they think you are too old or you come across as a robot.
Someone else has answered the last.
The first means modify your CV so it doesn't have loads of your old experience on it.
With the second if you your age/look old do stuff like daily exercise (even if you are skinny), dye your hair or if bald shave it all off and if you smoke stop to look healthier as you will look younger."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View PostTo be clear..I didn't talk the specific client where I was submitted for a senior role. Agency found mine suitable from pile of 100+ CVs and submitted for me. Before the interview to my surprise it got rejected.!"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View Post"Excessive experience" means they don't like your CV, they think you are too old or you come across as a robot.
Someone else has answered the last.
The first means modify your CV so it doesn't have loads of your old experience on it.
With the second if you your age/look old do stuff like daily exercise (even if you are skinny), dye your hair or if bald shave it all off and if you smoke stop to look healthier as you will look younger.
http://forums.contractoruk.com/busin...ness-es-2.htmlComment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View PostMy issue is quite opposite , See my response to weakness query -
http://forums.contractoruk.com/busin...ness-es-2.html
Anyway means it's either the first - you sound like a robot- or the second - your CV has too much old experience on it."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostAll it means is the agent didn't understand the client's criteria.Comment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View PostI had close look at the spec, it was an excellent match...I was glad agency called me because I was sure he couldn't find a CV more matching than mine!!!!"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View Post"Excessive experience" means they don't like your CV, they think you are too old or you come across as a robot.
Someone else has answered the last.
The first means modify your CV so it doesn't have loads of your old experience on it.
With the second if you your age/look old do stuff like daily exercise (even if you are skinny), dye your hair or if bald shave it all off and if you smoke stop to look healthier as you will look younger.
When I apply for project level roles I normally downgrade my CV. But what I always seen is most of contractors I have seen in the same level as mine was more experienced than me. Though whole 20 years experience is covered in my CV initial 10 years only job titles.Comment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View PostI have ~20 years experience and looking for Programme/Portfolio Manager roles. This role was the single point contact for a big vendor in one of the top UK service provider. So looking at the role, client and the vendor my experience wasn't excessive.
When I apply for project level roles I normally downgrade my CV. But what I always seen is most of contractors I have seen in the same level as mine was more experienced than me. Though whole 20 years experience is covered in my CV initial 10 years only job titles."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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