People fear that interviewers will hold the fact that they have been out of work for a period of time against them. However, this is not necessarily the case. Why are they bothering to interview in the first place?You must assess and be fully honest with yourself as to why you are out of work. It may have been your choice or maybe not. Either way, have your reasons and answers ready for the interview. But remember, they have called you for an interview so they must have some interest!
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David Andrews Says:
Hi Doug,
I have started reading your book but before I jump too much ahead, I wanted to ask you one questions. I have been out of work for over 6 months now. Do you think that interviews will have an preconceptions or hold that against me?
Thanks
DavePS Enjoying the book – spot on!
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Doug A. Stowell Says:
Hi David
In a nutshell, no.
They have called you for an interview, they can see on your resume that you are not currently employed. Obviously something on your resume attracts them to you and your skillset. There can be a tendency if you have been out of work for awhile to be paranoid about the long lay off. In this environment, more than ever, employers and their interviewers are much more understanding about lay offs and re-structuring than ever before.
Don’t worry about this, you have something that matters to them,
Go for it!
Doug
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David Andrews Says:
Thanks Doug,
Do I need to go into the full details of why I was let go or is it better to gloss over it?
Dave
PS Nearly finished your book!
