moving DOWN the career ladderThree months ago, I moved from a position as an administrative assistant to a job with much more responsibility. It was a great promotion, but now that I've been here a while, I realize that this is absolutely NOT what I wanted to do. I really want a job that I can leave behind at 5 pm - not one that is going to take over my whole life. I have too much that is important to me when I walk out the doors than to bring work home with me. It doesn't help that I am in over my head. I didn't misrepresent myself in any way during the interview process, so that's not the problem. In a way, I feel like those I interviewed misrepresented the job to me. In any case, there's no bitterness, just the growing, gnawing realization that this isn't what I want! So now the question - how would you represent this - on a resume, in a cover letter, in an interview. I'm happy to work 40 plus hours a week. I'm just not willing to work 80 plus. I have a family, kids and a life...j Thanks in advance for any advice.
Don't address this issue in a resume or cover letter. In the interview when the question comes up regarding why you want to leave your present position, simply say: "while the challenges intrigue me, I find that the position is not a fit for me. Knowing this, I am looking to return to an administrative position similar to the one I had previously in which I can also utilize a few of the new skills I have acquired." Simple and to the point while pointing out that, while you recognize your limitations, you are not adverse to assisting on projects outside your job description.
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