Re: Okay, this is depressing.
04/17/05 06:46 AM
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Sorry to hear you haven't been offered the job or the course. I was actually told at a couple of interviews that I wasn't getting the job because I was overqualified - one was in a building society and the other was in personnel - the problem being that I have a degree in law and they thought I would get bored and leave. Or so they said!
I don't think this is illegal, so long as it is not a cover for discrimination on the basis of gender, race, etc. Employers are not under an obligation to interview all potential applicants and can narrow down the field by reference to relevant criteria, such as educational qualifications. My impression from talking to friends who actually have to interview job applicants is that they look for someone who 'fits', a round peg in a round hole, which makes it difficult for anyone changing their career level or direction.
Do you have experience in either of these fields, like voluntary work or proof of long term interest? Otherwise they might think you are just being flighty and wouldn't stick around!
Don't give up - maybe rewrite your CV to emphasise the things these particular employers would be interested in. You could try contacting them to ask why you were not considered - it's a long shot but you have nothing to lose. Also do you have any contacts in these fields, or at local colleges with related courses? Anyone who can advise you on improving your application? You probably have loads of experience applying for graduate vacancies and may need to change your focus a little.
Hope you succeed next time!
Josephine
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