Periodically I am compelled to re-post especially when a situation or question comes up 5 times in a week!As part of my resume writing process, I ask clients to send job examples so I can align their resume to desired opportunities.When we discuss the postings it is often difficult to determine who they would actually hire! The job posting either has too little information or too may qualifications.

Is that is a good thing? Yes!If they have very few qualifiers they may be open to you and if they have too may qualifiers they may be open to you!What do I mean?If you have identified a company where you want to work then you must pursue all avenues to obtain an interview.I have had great success over my many years of working for others of finding a way to obtain an interview and landing a job. I have landed where the posting explicitly stated that a specific college degree was required or knowledge of the industry was required.According to the requirements I should NOT have been considered. Yet I succeeded. Pursue the opportunities you feel strongly about whether you qualify on "paper" or not!I will address strategies in coming posts and give "real-world" examples.Part of my story: I was a Freshman in college when I received my draft number. My number was low and there was discussion in the media that we may lose our student deferments. I decided to take matters in my own hands and signed up at Glenview Naval Air Station for a 6 year service commitment. One of the best choices I ever made!What is your situation? What is holding you back? Feel free to contact me here.Make appointment for Phone Meeting with Gary