to think that managerial experience should not be a drawback when applying for jobs?

[OracleInaCoracle]

I am looking for a pt job while i am studying, i was a restaurant duty manger pre-ds and was manager in various positions for about 5y before i got up the pole. I have rung around several restaurants, bars and cafes asking if they have any jobs. answer was yes, bring in your cv. i have taken my cv to 8 different places and not heard anything back. i called one of the places and spoke to the manager who looked at my cv and said "sorry, we dont have any supervisors or managers positions"

im so annoyed. I was/am good at my job. they would be getting an incredibly experienced professional for min wage (in return for flexibility while i study) why should i tone down my cv?

AIBU?

YANBU - have you discussed this when they turn you down?

I've had this. When I asked why they would not consider me, I was told it was because I was way over-qualified for the job and they thought I would get bored quickly. I understand it from their POV - they will have to train somebody in their way of working. If that person leaves after a short time because the job isn't stimulating enough, it's a lot of wasted time and resources. It doesn't help you though.

its very frustrating. ive made it clear in the cover letter that i am just looking for a pt job while i study, but my experience is getting in the way. i did consider pruning my cv, but why should i have to? i worked fecking hard to get where i did. and when i left my last proper job it was one of the best restaurants in the region. i helped build it and im proud of it.

It shouldn't in theory be a drawback, no. But often it is, as you are finding. If you aren't trying to further a career, just looking for a pt job, maybe you don't have the luxury of saying 'Why should I have to prune my cv?' If pruning your cv gets you the job you want at the moment, then do it. Time enough to emphasise all your achievements when you go for a 'career' position. But your cv should always be tailored to help you get the job you are going for.

the problem is, my degree is in event and venue management, so a couple of places ive applied for I was hoping to get some work experience in the operations team once my foot was in the door. maybe i should just pull it apart.. but i have been a manager since i was 21, how do i alter that?

glad to know im not the only one though!

was made redundant annie, just before trial period was over. turns out they couldnt afford me at local store aftere all, so decided to go to uni and get qualified.

thanks though, i know i should have toned it down, just not sure how to!

Still no luck chicken? The managers probably don't want someone else with managerial experience stealing their thunder...

thanks. how can i prune down such a big part of my career though?

ok, thanks, shall try that and reapply.

Having a similar problem in a different industry, with no local employers needing my extended skillset, but a few where I could use a subset IYSWIM. It's a bugger isn't it?

I'm getting this a lot I have been a manager so lucky old them would be getting my 15 years experience for the price of a consultant, do they see it that way, do the heck.
I keep getting turned down because I'm no longer hands on, I was in recruitment it's hardly bloody rocket science !

lissie - Dh and I had exactly the same problem when looking for temp work when we got back. Experience and qualifications seem to scare some potential employers! I think that what helped in our case in the end was that we were very honest in the profile bit of the CV, saying we were hardworking, reliable, and looking for work for x amount of time because of reason x (which meant 'we will do any work just in order to pay our bills so get over yourelf and give us a job' ). Can you be very straight with them and say that you are looking for work for x amount of time to support yourself while you are studying?

i really do think that my experience is putting off a lot of employers. they dont seem able to get their heads around the fact that i just want a job. i dont want to come in and rearrange their restaurants, i dont want gto retrain their staff. i want to wait tables, clear up and go home.