I honestly wouldn't mention family situation in either an application or an interview.
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sarameg - Apr 09, 2007 9:00:58 am PDT #1424 of 10001
Connie Neil - Apr 09, 2007 9:02:32 am PDT #1425 of 10001
brillig
One good reason for having your computer on the floor under your desk at work is you can tuck your cold toes against the warm sides.
Unexpected work perks are good.
Connie Neil - Apr 09, 2007 9:10:27 am PDT #1426 of 10001
brillig
I wonder how Macavity gets home.
beth b - Apr 09, 2007 9:24:23 am PDT #1427 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
More predictable work environment - I'm looking for a company with a well planned global look at projects. Looking for a company that respects their employees. I am organized employee with long range planning skills and I am looking for a company that needs and respects those skills.
Glamcookie - Apr 09, 2007 9:31:25 am PDT #1428 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
"Predictability" may not be a good word to use either in the current layoff-happy world. I've been burned using that before ("No one can guarantee that..."). I would say something along the lines of:
- Looking for new challenges. Stagnating at current job.
- Looking to be closer to home.
- New directives at company have changed my position and I'm not really happy with the changes.
These are the types of things that a prospective employer can't find fault with, I don't think.
msbelle - Apr 09, 2007 9:39:21 am PDT #1429 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
thanks everyone.
Kathy A - Apr 09, 2007 9:42:28 am PDT #1430 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Good luck with the jobhunt, msbelle!
For other Keith Olbermann fans out there, the New Yorker has an interesting article on him.
Topic!Cindy - Apr 09, 2007 9:55:49 am PDT #1431 of 10001
What is even happening?
I honestly wouldn't mention family situation in either an application or an interview.
I wouldn't either. I also wouldn't mention the predictable schedule in a cover letter or application, either. You can suss out corporate culture more subtly, while on the interview. I would say something specific about the work at the prospective company and something about wanting to grow, try new things, spread your wings yada yada yada.
tommyrot - Apr 09, 2007 10:00:42 am PDT #1432 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I wonder how Macavity gets home.
He hails a cab?
Liese S. - Apr 09, 2007 10:01:49 am PDT #1433 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
It's probably harder to get back on the bus with all the packages and stuff after shopping.