[Jobs] Addressing being out of work for an extended period

[caribou yukon]

It is a major issue. You might check out the recent book written by a Yale 
University professor on how to re-nter the market if you are a fired CEO. I 
realize the latter isn't your case but the reviews have said that the book 
is useful for anyone who has had an absence from the workplace.

    One suggestion is to hit the issue of time not in higher ed or your 
workplace head on. Have a well thought out narrative regarding the why, the 
what you have been doing ready to deliver without any paauses, uhms or 
stutters. You might also widen the geographic area for relocation. I would 
think about the specific reasons each person has given you for their concrns 
about your absence and fold a cogent, response into my narrative.

Good luck.
ek
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Pelfrey" <jamespelfrey at charter.net>
To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 1:17 PM
Subject: [Jobs] Addressing being out of work for an extended period


> Hello list, Jim Pelfrey here.  I don't post a lot.  Right now I am engaged
> in a job search.  My background is in higher education administration.  I
> have had recent phone interviews, and have one up coming on Tuesday.  I 
> have
> not worked at a University for 3.5 years.  Feedback I am getting is that
> this is a factor.  Questions, any advice on how to address being out of 
> the
> field?
> If I apply for an entry level position in higher ed, or something outside 
> my
> area, I get the over qualified excuse.    I have tried to emphasize that I
> am current
> in my area, have under gone additional computer training, do public
> speaking, and am well qualified.  I am also looking at other training
> opportunities like statler which I have previously written about.    Any
> insight you
> all can provide will be greatly appreciated.  Many thanks
>
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