Ask the Career Coach

Ask The Career Coach

How many times have you wanted to ask questions about your resume or the job search process but you didn't know where to turn? Ask a Career Coach is a perfect way to ask a question and get the answer you need for FREE!  Simply contact Kate at Kate@MooreCareerServices.com with your question and a reply will be given to you ASAP.  Your question may also turn up as a topic on the blog!

Older at Work

Older at Work writes:  I'm an older professional in transition and am concerned about not getting an interview or a job because the employer can see how old I am based upon my resume.  Would it be better if I leave dates off of my resume so they don't know that I'm older?

Coach's Answer:  Although age can be a concern in some industries, my answer to clients is to never leave dates off  their resume. I have even spoken to recruiters who agree and state that when you leave dates off of your resume, it triggers a red light and makes them question the omission.  What I do with resume clients is help them market themselves and create a resume where dates are secondary and the transferable skills and experience are the focus to the employer.   

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Eating at an Interview

Eating at an Interview writes:  I have a lunch interview coming up in a few days and I'm unsure how to handle eating at the interview.  How should I handle it?

Coach's Answer: Lunch interviews or meetings are popular nowadays but I do not believe that everyone handles them as they should.  You are at the meeting to me assessed and interviewed by a potential employer, not there to enjoy lunch. There are a few suggestions that I would make. First, follow the interviewer's lead.  See what they are ordering and order something within the same price range or less.  I recommend that if they order an alcoholic beverage, you do not.  Never order alcohol when in the company of a potential employer.  I would also stick to something that you would eat with a fork, for example, a salad.  This is so you aren't eating with your hands and keeping the "mess" to a minimum.  If you are someone who is starving during lunchtime, eat something before you go so you are not scarfing food down during the interview.  Remember, you are there to highlight your skills and present yourself in the best light, not to eat!!