Job Seeker Tips
How Do I Convince Employers I Want to Downshift My Career?
Question: In recent years, I have been “buried” in my career at the expense of my life, often working 18-hour days. I’m now seeking a new career path so I can balance my life. How do I convince employers that I’m willing to take a lesser job, title and salary to achieve my goals without appearing suspect?
Answer: You have a challenge ahead of you. Executives who apply for lesser jobs sometimes seem desperate to employers. The assumption is that these hires will leave if something better comes along.
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