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42. thank you. she's a very optimistic person and I'm glad she's not getting down on herself.

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The bullshit myth of "transferrable skills" in resumes. [View all] CTyankee Jul 2015 OP

If you get any good ideas, please let me know PowerToThePeople Jul 2015 #1

She needs to sell herself as a Subject Matter Expert, specialize, and get strong recommendations. leveymg Jul 2015 #2

The problem is that even if you have, say, Communications as your SME they will look CTyankee Jul 2015 #9

You largely invent your own job for any decent firm. Tell them the job that you can do best. leveymg Jul 2015 #12

That has not been an approach she shies from. She's excellent at brainstorming. CTyankee Jul 2015 #16

Sheer probabilities. Like slots. Just refill the cup and keep pulling the handle, I guess. leveymg Jul 2015 #33

that 's what she thinks based on the long slog she's had so far... CTyankee Jul 2015 #35

Eventually, it will. leveymg Jul 2015 #36

Maybe she doesn't interview well 1939 Jul 2015 #3

Transferrable skills used to work Hydra Jul 2015 #4

I agree with you Sanity Claws Jul 2015 #32

Businesses love to train their workers with company-specific skills Orrex Jul 2015 #5

She needs to be currently working even if it's office temping bettyellen Jul 2015 #6

ineresting...she was talking with a person in her area of volunteering (in which she has CTyankee Jul 2015 #10

There's no guarantee anyplace anymore- she just has to hustle, and while volunteering network bettyellen Jul 2015 #34

Only that people within the company who apply Warpy Jul 2015 #7

Her husband's job is very much tied to that area. CTyankee Jul 2015 #11

Then it looks like temping and freelancing might be it Warpy Jul 2015 #14

Exactly. That is why I told her just go out and get those 3 more places to sign on to the CTyankee Jul 2015 #18

she needs to talk to some insiders about how it works 6chars Jul 2015 #8

Yes, she pretty much concentrates on just that and she has people on the inside pitch CTyankee Jul 2015 #13

one other suggestion 6chars Jul 2015 #26

Yep, she does. But often she gets the "you've worked for one of the top firms in xyz, why CTyankee Jul 2015 #30

that is something to work with 6chars Jul 2015 #37

I like your thinking. She can also allude to the fact that she has indeed a working spouse. CTyankee Jul 2015 #38

It's Very Hard to Get Hired from Outside as a Generalist daredtowork Jul 2015 #15

+1000s DinahMoeHum Jul 2015 #17

I note that government often DOESN'T work that way. We have a neighbor who had CTyankee Jul 2015 #20

I'm hopeful about this too daredtowork Jul 2015 #22

whatever it takes... CTyankee Jul 2015 #23

Has she gotten any "independent" opinions on her actual resumes and cover letters? goldent Jul 2015 #19

Usually, she talks with her contact with the organization and asks them what she should CTyankee Jul 2015 #21

Sounds like she is doing all the right things. Sorry it hasn't worked for her. goldent Jul 2015 #28

Two scenarios.....very different Bonhomme Richard Jul 2015 #24

Yes Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 2015 #25

she does exactly what he recommends in his pyramid... CTyankee Jul 2015 #27

I agree abelenkpe Jul 2015 #29

Yup. She has neighbors who are actually in organizations, corporations, etc and they CTyankee Jul 2015 #31

Resumes and the modern interview are bullsh*t rock Jul 2015 #39

She generally avoids interviewing with an HR person whose job is to screen you OUT. CTyankee Jul 2015 #40

Sorry, it does sound depressing rock Jul 2015 #41

thank you. she's a very optimistic person and I'm glad she's not getting down on herself. CTyankee Jul 2015 #42

It's an employer's market... 4_TN_TITANS Jul 2015 #43