How come it is so hard to get back my Job , due to my present job ?

Question

I used to work as IT consultant dealing with software writing n prjt mgt in software firms. I was quite well paid during my employment for 5+ years in few firms. last 1 year, I quitted from my IT and try sales job which I fond of too at that moment. I went to join a MLM which engage with sales n building team of people (to fast retire if I make it to mgr). after 1 yr, i realised that it doesnt suit me and I quit.

I FACE a lot of issues when trying to get into the IT job market. some companies aren’t convinced that I want to get back to IT job after last sales job. And when asked what last drawn salary, I couldnt name it as in MLM business, one is building own business and dont earn very much.

These are e questions they asked in interviews
"What your last drawn salary ?", "why you want to get back to IT as you already went to sales"

My problems are :
- how do i get back to IT job, by convincing employers that I am resourceful?
- shld i write in resume my last job was MLM ?

any feedback or advices are appreciated.
thanks,

confused,
job seeker.

thanks starwink, but i tried to squeeze in all my problem in 100 words limiation in each yahoo answer question.

Answer 1

The problem may come from the way you left your jobs. I hope you left in a nice way (gave two weeks or more notice) and didn't go in one day and say "I quit" and never came back. That really hurts a person's reputation in the business. Believe it or not people do actually do check up on why you left and how you left and consider that before hiring you.

The thing that helps the most is be honest. Tell them you want back into IT because you liked it better. The confusion sets in because most people go from IT to sales, not the other way. They just look at the fact you were in sales and scratch their heads and wonder why on earth you would want to go back to IT? Just be honest and explain the situation to them. If they ask about your salary you can opt not to answer or tell them what you were making when you were an IT consultant. They ask only to get an idea of what you're expecting for pay. MLM would be a good idea to include in your resume, as its not for everyone and whomever does the IT interview should know that.

FYI: The IT profession is REALLY HARD to get into right now as the market is overflowing with applicants. Everyone seems to think they know everything about everything and they want a job. So don't take it the wrong way if you're not able to get back into IT.

Shorthand is not good on a resume or application either, it often ends in confusion. I know I'm confused after trying to make sense of some of what you wrote.

Best Of Luck

Answer 2

One thing that may help: Learn how to spell and correctly form sentences.