Comments on: Upselling yourself http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/05/29/upselling-yourself/ K.G. Schneider's blog on librarianship, writing, and everything else, since 2003. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:03:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: sohbet http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/05/29/upselling-yourself/#comment-319075 sohbet Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:26:59 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1523#comment-319075 So sometimes the unexpected will happen… So sometimes the unexpected will happen…

]]> By: Stephanie http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/05/29/upselling-yourself/#comment-263731 Stephanie Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:31:46 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1523#comment-263731 It peeves me that Cliff wrote do not apply for a job that you will not accept. Huh? Employers interview people for jobs all the time that they know the person they are interviewing will never get. It is just a little tit-for-tat, in my opinion! It peeves me that Cliff wrote do not apply for a job that you will not accept. Huh? Employers interview people for jobs all the time that they know the person they are interviewing will never get. It is just a little tit-for-tat, in my opinion!

]]> By: Rachel http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/05/29/upselling-yourself/#comment-262795 Rachel Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:26:38 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1523#comment-262795 In my search for a full-time job, I actually applied for a job that I knew I didn't quite have the qualifications for-- but the ad had encouraged new graduates, so I did it anyways. Plus, I had worked at the library before so I thought that might boost my chances. They didn't think I was qualified for the job I applied for, but they ended up offering me an entry level librarian position anyways! So sometimes the unexpected will happen... In my search for a full-time job, I actually applied for a job that I knew I didn’t quite have the qualifications for– but the ad had encouraged new graduates, so I did it anyways. Plus, I had worked at the library before so I thought that might boost my chances. They didn’t think I was qualified for the job I applied for, but they ended up offering me an entry level librarian position anyways!

So sometimes the unexpected will happen…

]]> By: clifflandis.net » Blog Archive » Problems with “Don’t apply if you’re not qualified” http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/05/29/upselling-yourself/#comment-258477 clifflandis.net » Blog Archive » Problems with “Don’t apply if you’re not qualified” Sat, 31 May 2008 14:40:51 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1523#comment-258477 [...] are quick to discount themselves from jobs because of a lack of experience, but as Peter, Karen and others pointed out, you might be surprised (both pleasantly and unpleasantly) with the results [...] [...] are quick to discount themselves from jobs because of a lack of experience, but as Peter, Karen and others pointed out, you might be surprised (both pleasantly and unpleasantly) with the results [...]

]]> By: Sharon http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/05/29/upselling-yourself/#comment-257779 Sharon Fri, 30 May 2008 13:45:43 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1523#comment-257779 Re: "Don't apply for a job you're not qualified for," a career placement professional told me many years ago that job descriptions are often written for the "ideal" candidate (i.e., "walks on water & is able to leap tall buildings in a single bound" may not be explicitly stated, but that's what they seem to be looking for). Potential employers in this situation know they're asking for the moon and also know they may not get it. They may be perfectly happy to talk to (and hire) someone who's less than a perfect match to their stated qualifications. Re: “Don’t apply for a job you’re not qualified for,” a career placement professional told me many years ago that job descriptions are often written for the “ideal” candidate (i.e., “walks on water & is able to leap tall buildings in a single bound” may not be explicitly stated, but that’s what they seem to be looking for). Potential employers in this situation know they’re asking for the moon and also know they may not get it. They may be perfectly happy to talk to (and hire) someone who’s less than a perfect match to their stated qualifications.

]]> By: Bobbi http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/05/29/upselling-yourself/#comment-257396 Bobbi Thu, 29 May 2008 22:54:32 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1523#comment-257396 here here! I agree with you completely about the job qualifications, women do underestimate themselves and often don't ask for as much as men do when negotiating! here here! I agree with you completely about the job qualifications, women do underestimate themselves and often don’t ask for as much as men do when negotiating!

]]> By: Cliff http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/05/29/upselling-yourself/#comment-257334 Cliff Thu, 29 May 2008 20:51:13 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1523#comment-257334 I agree with everything you said, and there have been some great comments on the post so far which also qualify my (rather broad and concrete-sounding) statements. If I had it to write over, I think I might just leave it the same because it's started such a great conversation! However, all things in moderation; if there's a couple of points I'm not strong in for a job I think I'd love, I would still apply. Thanks for the advice, and for encouraging others to share theirs! I agree with everything you said, and there have been some great comments on the post so far which also qualify my (rather broad and concrete-sounding) statements.

If I had it to write over, I think I might just leave it the same because it’s started such a great conversation! However, all things in moderation; if there’s a couple of points I’m not strong in for a job I think I’d love, I would still apply.

Thanks for the advice, and for encouraging others to share theirs!

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