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OK friendly “Politics Section” peoples…. can you answer this? No responses in the “right” section….?
Question : OK friendly “Politics Section” peoples…. can you answer this? No responses in the “right” section….?
and I know you guys are just a helpful bunch….
Is it a good idea to try to get a better job when you are laid off than you had while you were working?
I was laid off in Feb. and I have been looking for jobs nonstop with no luck. I have found several that I am interested in, but I don’t apply because they are a step up from where I was at my last job.
I was the ISO Administrator for a multinational oilfield drilling products company. I was responsible for company wide training, writing SOPs, all internal audits for our North American facilities, coordinating third party audits for our N.A. facilities, etc.
I recently found a job that I am in love with, but it is a training manager position. The only “manager” experience that I have is being work center supervisor while I was in the Navy and I basically managed the ISO system with my previous employer. It is also in another field, medical, which I have some experience, but that was about 15 years ago.
I have all of the “Requirements” that they are asking for covered, but it is a management position.
Should I start trying to go up the ladder, or stay lateral. Which would give me a better chance at finding a new job?
Thanks guys… I think that getting laid off has messed with my head a little.
I have NEVER not worked before and I am the primary income in my house.
Just been a bit of a blow to me ego 
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Best answer:
Answer by bellatruth
If it’s a job you feel you would love, why not give it a shot? ~ you’ll never know until you try.
Good Luck!
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#5 written by Stitchin Witch 1 year ago
Hey! I would go for it ! What have you got to lose, have some faith in yourself and your abilities ! You said yourself you had some management in the military , that is great experience. Don’t hold yourself back because you are unemployed and don’t think you should move up to a better job, it’s a great time to jump on it and do something new ! Take a chance and Good Luck !
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#10 written by delphi 1 year ago
Experience is how we continue to move and grow through our lives. Same with our work. I went from dispatch to Transportation Director. Absolutely go for the next step. And do your research in the field you are headed. Be prepared for the interview. Know that your experience and research is making it possible for you to do this. In reading this, you sound like your ready for a new experience and challenge. You might as well do it now. Good Luck
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#11 written by bash 1 year ago
Why wouldn’t it be a good idea? As an ‘evil liberal’, I have read your posts and see you as a leader and a self-starter. You certainly can’t hurt yourself by applying for the position. In fact, what you should do is revisit your resume and find ways to incorporate your management ‘experience’ into the document. You don’t have to lie, just think hard about what you did at each job. While you may have never had the title of ‘manager’ you have most likely done many things along the way which have placed you in a management type role…training a new hire, leading on a new assignment. Also, find ways to incorporate ‘leadership’ words into your resume. Good luck to you!!
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#12 written by bunnysmakemesmile 1 year ago
I know this is going to sound dumb, but the best way to get a new job is to apply. If the job you are looking at is truly interesting to you, then you should go for it. The worst that can happen is that you don’t get the job, which is exactly what will happen if you don’t apply for it. If I were you, I would apply to all the jobs that I thought I would enjoy doing, regardless of the level of the position.
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Go for it. Read a couple management books or get them in audio form so you’re familiar with “management speak”.