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Originally Posted by ryanfx
The way I figure it, accepting a job with such a low salary you are shooting yourself in the foot when attempting to negotiate a salary of a long term career;
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With all due respect, I disagree with this point. Maybe it's all the actual experience I have in this field, not just theoretical thought.
The context of my comment was about having
any job or maybe carrying on a part time job while looking for a career oriented position. In this market a 3 month period of downtime can turn into a 12 month period in a flash. When the interviewer asks "what have you been doing the past 9 months" the answer "looking for a job" isn't great. It sure doesn't improve your chances. While this economy gives this answer some cover, it would not have had flown at all a few years ago. Because to the interviewer it shows a potential lack of initiative and willingness to 'do what it takes'. Absolutely nothing wrong with carrying a temp or part time job while job hunting as long as it does not interfere with the search process. IMO it is a plus. In addition, it does not have to be a paying job. Donating time to a charity may look even better. Now you've shown initiative and a positive vibe that hiring managers like. I'd sure rather hire a well rounded 'good guy' who helps others over some kid I think might have been playing PS3 for 9 months. My $0.02, FWIW.
I agree with much of the rest of what you said, btw.