maneo wrote:Unfortunately, there is more than just being in a better negotiating position if you were employed.stacey wrote:actually, I have to rephrase a little...
I agree with you that being currently unemployed makes you ever slightly less marketable, but a specific job/role opportunity would mostly never officially by limited to those with current employment. I;m not sure HR or recruites would think that way. They just want the best person for that role.
Yes or no?
People in hiring positions will be suspicious about why you are no longer employed.
First thought that will come to mind (before asking you) will be, "what's wrong with this person?"
Even if you can come up with a good excuse, some may have lingering suspicions.
This applies everywhere, not just SG.
Just the way it is.
In your case, it's too late to change the facts.
Hope the story is good.
Whatever it is, make it seem like a positive thing.
Good luck.
May I know what kind of job and salary range you are talking about ?Zeenit wrote:maneo wrote:Unfortunately, there is more than just being in a better negotiating position if you were employed.stacey wrote:actually, I have to rephrase a little...
I agree with you that being currently unemployed makes you ever slightly less marketable, but a specific job/role opportunity would mostly never officially by limited to those with current employment. I;m not sure HR or recruites would think that way. They just want the best person for that role.
Yes or no?
People in hiring positions will be suspicious about why you are no longer employed.
First thought that will come to mind (before asking you) will be, "what's wrong with this person?"
Even if you can come up with a good excuse, some may have lingering suspicions.
This applies everywhere, not just SG.
Just the way it is.
In your case, it's too late to change the facts.
Hope the story is good.
Whatever it is, make it seem like a positive thing.
Good luck.
I have to strongly disagree with maneo as to you can't bargain because you not in a job. I have not been working before and when I went to interviews I said what my last salary was and what I would like now for my skills. It has always worked for both my husband and myself at different times. I have also never had to come up with an excuse as to why I was not working at the present time. Maybe Sg is very different from the Uk or USA.
Lastly, if we come out to SG, I won't be working and when we return I will just tell future companies what I have been doing for my gap in emplyment.
Did not say "you can't bargain."Zeenit wrote:I have to strongly disagree with maneo as to you can't bargain because you not in a job.maneo wrote:Unfortunately, there is more than just being in a better negotiating position if you were employed.
Hiring in the US, in general, is no different.Zeenit wrote:It has always worked for both my husband and myself at different times. I have also never had to come up with an excuse as to why I was not working at the present time.
Maybe Sg is very different from the Uk or USA.
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