"CAREER MAKEOVER: Military life means uprooting professionally" by Cindy Atoji Keene, Globe Correspondent | July 18, 2010
Three months into her job search, with no results after hundreds of applications to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, Elizabeth Sawicki says she “has become completely discouraged.’’
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Although the lagging economy hasn’t hit the life sciences as hard as other sectors, the recession has still taken a toll, especially as the biotech-based drug discovery sector loses investors....
As Sawicki discussed her job search with career consultant Patricia Hunt Sinacole, president of First Beacon Group, a human resources consulting firm in Hopkinton, they agreed that the best way to handle the relocation issue was not to refer specifically to the military, but, if asked, to mention that the move was for career opportunities or because of a spouse’s job.
“Technically, it’s nobody’s business,’’ said Sinacole. “It’s OK to be vague or general about why you needed to pull up roots. The important thing is to establish a sense of stability and assure employers of your commitment to the job.’’
Yeah, DISHONESTY and OBFUSCATION always help there!!!
Other advice from Sinacole:
I'm sure it is not honesty is the best policy.
I mean, consider the source.
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