Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
but, you don't want to be in management anymore, how will a company look at your last position if their position is a "non-management" type you are applying for? Will a company wonder why you no longer want to be in management, but not interview you to ask you? Will your resume be "sh*t canned" because you were in management, but applying for a non-management position?
I would imagine these days they see lots of that, meaning ex-management applying for non-management. I don't know about instant trashing, but the applicant will certainly be questioned.
The last two big companies that I worked for, managers were usually the first on the chopping block for corporate downsizing. I'm guessing that there are a lot of ex-managers running around looking for management and non-management jobs right now. Don't think it will be that big of a deal.
How about this.....could managment ask themselves "from managing people, how will this person get along with being managed? Will this person try to change the department or manage co-workers when the manager isn't there?" Now, if the person was not a manager at their last position, but has been a manager before, I don't think there would be much-to-any concerns.
If it is a matter of wanting to go back to a non-management position, just be upfront about it. I know several people who have done just that because management was not what thhey wanted. Be honest and make it clear that you want to step back into a non-managerial role and provide the reasons Jyou like being in the field or you like doing the hands on work vs. Administrative/ managerial duties). But make it clear this is a career decision for you and not a step back you are taking just because you can't land a new management level position.
In order to do the below, a person HAS TO get an interview in the first place.....right? That, in itself, can/is also the problem! Can't explain if you don't get a call or interview!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tober138
If it is a matter of wanting to go back to a non-management position, just be upfront about it. I know several people who have done just that because management was not what thhey wanted. Be honest and make it clear that you want to step back into a non-managerial role and provide the reasons Jyou like being in the field or you like doing the hands on work vs. Administrative/ managerial duties). But make it clear this is a career decision for you and not a step back you are taking just because you can't land a new management level position.
In order to do the below, a person HAS TO get an interview in the first place.....right? That, in itself, can/is also the problem! Can't explain if you don't get a call or interview!
I guess you could put something in the cover letter. Honestly I'm not sure if that is a great idea, but if you think your resume is already going in the trash it can't hurt.
I guess you could put something in the cover letter. Honestly I'm not sure if that is a great idea, but if you think your resume is already going in the trash it can't hurt.
Agreed. Spell it out when you apply to at least get that information stated.
If it is a matter of wanting to go back to a non-management position, just be upfront about it. I know several people who have done just that because management was not what thhey wanted. Be honest and make it clear that you want to step back into a non-managerial role and provide the reasons Jyou like being in the field or you like doing the hands on work vs. Administrative/ managerial duties). But make it clear this is a career decision for you and not a step back you are taking just because you can't land a new management level position.
Agree with this ^^. Perhaps on the first line of your resume, Objective: Seeking Individual Contributor position in order to apply my talents to provide work products in my specialization of....xyz
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
