Comments on BullsEyeResumes Career Blog: When Entrepreneurs Become Job Seekers

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Thank you for such a nice tips and good post. The ...

2009-12-08T05:45:08.823-05:00

Thank you for such a nice tips and good post. The tips seems to be very much useful for the Job seekers to get the job in this tough job market.

Ellen Predham, HR Consultant shared the following ...

2009-09-06T17:56:35.981-04:00

Ellen Predham, HR Consultant shared the following in our discussion on LinkedIn:

"The biggest factor is for a business owner to understand the corporate environment. In my experience, I never had a problem hiring self employed people who had been in a corporate environment at some time in their career but I did reject one candidate because it was clear from the interview she would have a hard time, if not impossible task, in understanding she did not run the entire show and we all felt she would not be a good fit in a team focused environment."

Michael Sweat, CEO, Odyssey Systems Consulting Gro...

2009-09-04T16:15:17.361-04:00

Michael Sweat, CEO, Odyssey Systems Consulting Group shared this advice for entrepreneurs who were now job seekers in our discussion on LinkedIn:

"Sometimes a venture just doesn't work out, and I don't hold that against a candidate provided, as Ellen indicated, I believe the individual will be able to adjust to the corporate environment. I do, however, get uncomfortable hiring serial entrepreneurs, because I fear I will invest in them only to be rewarded by their early departure to pursue "the next big thing". I'd recommend, therefore, that you try to put prospective employers at ease regarding your future plans."

Folarin, I like your comment. Yes..Who Dares Win...

2009-09-04T16:02:25.232-04:00

Folarin,

I like your comment. Yes..Who Dares Wins"...often enough..I think .(:>

Marcie

Hi Marcia, This is another great post. All around...

2009-08-31T13:35:15.392-04:00

Hi Marcia,

This is another great post. All around the world, the incidence of former entrepreneurs seeking to re-enter the job market appears to be a rising trend.

I think your seventh point - "Put yourself in the employer's shoes. Would you hire you?" is one that every ex-entrepreneur cum job seeker should pay particular attention to. The employer concerns you have highlighted are real and typically play a significant role in any hiring decision.

Fortunately, the ex-entrepreneur also has something going for him or her that virtually no other category of job seeker can bring to the table - genuine empathy. Having "been there" before, ex-entrepreneurs know what its like to stand in the trenches and fight for survival. If one is able to overcome the usual fears and anxieties, an ex-entrepreneur is often the kind of person to have in one's corner in a fight.

I suggest that prospective employers take advantage of the very strong 'impact skills' and presence that an ex-entrepreneur can deploy and make the most of them. As an employer myself, I know that sometimes a year or even a few months of dynamic service from such a person can be worth years of loyal, but so-so service from "lifers."

My advice to anyone considering hiring an ex-entrepreneur is to borrow a leaf from the motto of the British army's famed S.A.S regiment - "Who dares wins!"

Thanks Marianna. I am finding more and more peopl...

2009-08-27T08:06:07.552-04:00

Thanks Marianna. I am finding more and more people are falling into this category and not much is said for them.

Marcie

Good, solid advice - as usual!

2009-08-23T02:04:07.806-04:00

Good, solid advice - as usual!