So, is it pride?

[carlfoxmarten]

So, I'm on LinkedIn, and it has a job-suggestion system that's currently in beta testing right now.
Only thing is, every time I view its list of suggestions, the majority of positions are for senior-level postings.

I'd commented on my Facebook account, wondering why, especially with my distinct lack of industry experience.

One of my classmates had this to say:

"Why demerit yourself? Perhaps you are qualified for these senior-level job.... Or quite possibly overqualified for these jobs."

I responded by saying that I'd rather work my way up from a lower position, proving myself worthy of it, rather than starting at a higher level and finding myself unsuited to it.

My question for you guys here is this: Is this a form of pride?
Should I be thinking this way?

Proverbs 25:6,7 says that you should not exalt yourself of the king (or, in fact, anyone in a position of power), and it is better for you to be promoted than demoted.

Anybody have any comments on this?

Comments

[thefoxaroo.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately this is what happens during a recession - the entry level positions become the scarce ones due to overwhelming competition and corporations try to replace their senior staff with people they can pay lower wages to.

There's no harm in applying for the senior jobs. You may not get into them specifically, but they may consider you for other roles that are available. Like I always say, the worst they can do to you is say no, so it's nothing-ventured-nothing-gained. Everything is worth a try in this battlefield.

BTW - Question: In Australia a company is only allowed to keep your resume on file for 6 months. Is it the same in Canada?

[sleepyjohn00.livejournal.com]

Aim High. You may never hit the Sun, but you won't shoot yourself in the foot.

[deckardcanine.livejournal.com]

Pride need not have anything to do with it. Just go where you think you'll make the most positive difference.