Job hunting Myths
Don’t defeat yourself by accepting common myths, says the head of an international consulting company.
Myth 1: If there is nothing available in your field, switch careers.
Fact 1: That’s one of the worst things you can do. You compete against others with experience, and you will not approach your old salary level.
Myth 2: Lower your salary demands. You’ll be more attractive to employers in all uncertain economy.
Fact 2: People who ask for less are viewed as "undesirable property ". If you are considered anything less than first class, you are not likely to be hired.
Myth 3: If you are over 50, it will be very hard to find another job.
Fact 3: Workers over 50 win new jobs almost as quickly as youngsters do. Today’s employers place a premium on experience.
Myth 4: Bring up salary as quickly as possible in the first interview.
Fact 4: That’s a fast way to
Job hunting Myths
Don’t defeat yourself by accepting common myths, says the head of an international consulting company.
Myth 1: If there is nothing available in your field, switch careers.
Fact 1: That’s one of the worst things you can do. You compete against others with experience, and you will not approach your old salary level.
Myth 2: Lower your salary demands. You’ll be more attractive to employers in all uncertain economy.
Fact 2: People who ask for less are viewed as "undesirable property ". If you are considered anything less than first class, you are not likely to be hired.
Myth 3: If you are over 50, it will be very hard to find another job.
Fact 3: Workers over 50 win new jobs almost as quickly as youngsters do. Today’s employers place a premium on experience.
Myth 4: Bring up salary as quickly as possible in the first interview.
Fact 4: That’s a fast way to
Job-hunting Myths(误区)
"Don’t defeat yourself by accepting common myths", says the head of an international company.
Myth 1: If there’s nothing available in your field, change careers.
Fact 1: That’s one of the worst things you can do. You compete against others with experience, and you will not approach your old salary level on a new job.
Myth 2: Lower your salary demands. You’ll be more attractive to employers in an uncertain economy.
Fact 2: People who ask for less are viewed as "low property". If you are considered anything less than first-class, you are not likely to be hired.
Myth 3: If you are over 50, it will be very hard to find another job.
Fact 3: Workers over 50 win new jobs almost as quickly as youngsters do. Today’s employers place a premium(额外价值) on experience.
Myth 4: Bring up salary as quickly as possible in the first interview.
Fact 4:
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