Applying For Job.

[Jenarry]

I'm moving house soon and a job change is well overdue too.
I have seen a job advertised that I think will be perfect.
I have always worked in retail pharmacy but have for a long time wanted to try working in a different healthcare environment and the position is in a surgery dispensary so it will be a new aspect but still using my experience in pharmacy.
It will be closer to my new home and my son's school.
I can stay in my current job after my move but the journey to and from work is going to be hard work everyday and against the clock.
I think when I apply I maybe told I am over-qualified as the position is for a dispensary assistant and I am the next grade up.
I am just filling out the application form and cover letter and I'm not sure how to play it. Do I play down how much experience I have ? Do I explain the reasons above that on a personal level I would like to try this job for a change from retail pharmacy and as I'm moving into the area?
It will be a pay cut because of grade below me and also less hrs than I have in my current job but I don't mind.
I've already considered giving up work for a while once we move if commute is too much or if I can't sort out childcare for my son so even if on less pay it will be better than not bringing anything home.
I don't apply for many jobs so I'm stuck as to how to word it and I know there is only a handful of pharmacies in the area I'm moving to so this job is like a godsend and I don't want to lose out if I mess up the application.

[Jackdaw33]

my inclination would not be to play down your experience, rather, play it up. Be honest in telling them why you are prepared to take a step back, domestic circumstances and all that. It's a crude analogy, but I would have thought that any employer would be delighted to get an A team player for the price of a B team one.

[Canary42]

No, I don't think you should play down your experience/qualifications.

Money isn't everything, and if you explain your circumstances/requirements then I feel it will be to your advantage than otherwise.

If they reject you because you're taking a pay cut then would you want to work at a place with that attitude anyway ?

Just be sure you convince them that you would find full job satisfaction in the new role.

[Maydup]

Quality of life is important and the new employer should see that a happy person is a happy employee. Try to emphasise you desire to work in a new area of the industry too, what a privilege (sp?!) ut woukd be to work in one of the handful of pharmacies in the area and whatever you do don't dwell of the negatives of your current commute, just the positive aspects of the new one.

[Jenarry]

thanks everyone.I've finished the cover letter now and I've stated how it will be beneficial personally and how much I would like the opportunity to work in their practice. I think I've managed the right tone.
I just need to fill in the experience section now and I'm going to drive over to hand deliver it.
It will prob be less pay but I will spend a lot less petrol and time getting to work . and whereas my current employer put our holiday entitlement down to the minimum of 4 wks a couple of years ago (which still bothers me to this day) this new position has 6 weeks a year entitlement straight away. it will be lovely to have more time off again.

[woofgang]

Speaking as an ex NHS manager, the only concern I have ever had about employing people who are "over qualified" is being sure that they will be happy to dial back on their expectations of what they should be doing. I am talking about junior qualified staff applying for support staff jobs where they are required to be under qualified supervision and only do as they are asked. Of course this may not apply in your circs, in this case ignore me!

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