My resume is maybe 75% done, but I was wondering something.... would it be acceptable to mention something that I wouldn't want to do... such as cold calling (a.k.a. telemarketing) on a cover letter? I currently do inside sales. All of my customers are either pre-existing or they find us through the net, phone book etc. Many years ago I tried telemarketing while in high school and hated it. I just don't want to waste time taking off from my current job to have an interview where off the bat I'm not interested. Also, how could I word that?
thanks!
2007-07-23 14:56:55 · 8 answers · asked by honeybaby729 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Don't put it on your resume. But don't apply for jobs that sound like that's what's involved. If someone calls you for an interview, it's reasonable to ask for a brief description of the job - then if it sounds like it's cold calling, you can just politely turn down the interview.
2007-07-23 15:07:54 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not put that on a resume, but rather discuss it in person during an interview. You should have a pretty good outline of job responsibilities by the time you go to an interview, if you do not, you did not research the company and position very well. I think if you put it on your resume, you will sound very negative. I would definitely have some thoughts about asking you to come in for an interview with negatives on your resume.
2007-07-23 22:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by Nanneke 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't, it comes across negative. If you don't need a job & you're just fishing, I'd wait until the interview process or make sure you only apply for the jobs you want. If they think you have an attitude by listing what you don't want to do, they probably won't ask you to come in for an interview...even though they weren't wanting you to do that type of work.
Good luck!
2007-07-23 22:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by Big Papa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say when they a call you to set up an interview, you could ask them if the position will be expected to make cold calls. If they say yes then you can politely decline the interview saying that is not of interest to you.
But I would never put anything on your resume that says I don't want to do _____.
2007-07-23 22:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by Tarheel Rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just don't apply for jobs where you will have to do what you don't want. In the cover letter highlight your strengths. When you are going to apply for a job, just make sure you know what the job duties are, so you DON'T waste your time.
2007-07-23 22:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by Bob Thompson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adopt a positive attitude and get on with your job search. Leave negatives in the shredder.
2007-07-23 22:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by smiling_freds_biz_info 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no , you don't have to tell them what you don't want to do, and don't settle for a job that you don't want.
2007-07-23 22:00:14 · answer #7 · answered by T Leeves 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they should now if there is somthing you won't do its only fair.
2007-07-23 22:01:23 · answer #8 · answered by hannah o 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋