Happy Birthday, Ginger!
It's possible that he's in the land of perpetual Wednesday, or the crazy melty land, or you know, the world without shrimp.
Anya ,'Showtime'
Spike's Bitches 46: Don't I get a cookie?
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Fred Pete - Nov 01, 2010 7:38:25 am PDT #7219 of 30000
Ann, that's a ferret.
Vortex - Nov 01, 2010 7:44:12 am PDT #7220 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Hivemind question: Through a powerful contact I have, I have been contacted by an organization for a job that I am not exactly qualified for. The contact is such that they would reach out for him, not because they're so interested in me.
Basically, they said, we have this job, are you interested? It's essentially managing in a supply chain system for IT. Now, I can manage/administer anything, but this is a new arena for me.
It should be clear from my resume that this is the case, and I don't have any problem learning on the fly, but should I just say "yes, I'm interested, let's talk further" or "yes, I'm interested, but you know that i've never done this before, right?" (but better than that).
Steph L. - Nov 01, 2010 7:48:06 am PDT #7221 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
"yes, I'm interested, let's talk further"
This. Because as part of the talking further, you can explain that you've never done specifically X before, but clearly you have the demonstrated skills and results to do/learn it.
It's easier to explain that in person, with more time available to elaborate, than in a phone conversation/e-mail.
tommyrot - Nov 01, 2010 7:48:55 am PDT #7222 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Birthday Happies Ginger!
WindSparrow - Nov 01, 2010 7:57:03 am PDT #7223 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
"yes, I'm interested, let's talk further"
From a selling it point of view, I would frame it that way. One of the first parts of the talking further would be, just how important direct, specific experience is to them at this time.
Strix - Nov 01, 2010 7:57:23 am PDT #7224 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Happy Birthday, Ginger!!
Steph, I am so sorry about the family situation. You really do not need another kick in the balls (but you are NOT the Angel of Death, I promise.)
WindSparrow - Nov 01, 2010 7:57:45 am PDT #7225 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Happy birthday, Ginger!
And w00t on the great review, Barb!
DavidS - Nov 01, 2010 8:04:45 am PDT #7226 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Happy birthday, Ginger! Did you go to Waffle House for breakfast?
beekaytee - Nov 01, 2010 8:13:19 am PDT #7227 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
From a selling it point of view, I would frame it that way. One of the first parts of the talking further would be, just how important direct, specific experience is to them at this time.
Whenever I work with people in career change, I strongly recommend avoiding the 'I've never done this before' statement UNLESS, as Windsparrow suggests, there is a resume requirement of X years experience doing Y specifics.
Usually, the truth is, the applicant HAS done things similar or contributing to whatever is required for success. Understanding an industry's quirks and needs can be learned. True management skill? That's usually inborn, in my experience.
Burrell - Nov 01, 2010 8:29:35 am PDT #7228 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Happy birthday, Ginger!
And go Vortex on the great job lead, too.