It should go without saying... yet, some basics cannot be emphasized enough.
Let's say you are an accomplished IT network administrator, and now you are applying for a paralegal position. Not because you acquired a paralegal certificate in evening classes. You do so because the opening is in the U.S. or German city where you would like to work - let's say Munich, or Los Angeles - and because it sounds exciting, like "paratrooper" and "big law firm."
Save yourself the effort - there is only one likely outcome. You would be perceived as unprofessional or, worse, as a dimwit. Not a chance. Not even in America!
Source: Germany-USA Career Tips
Let's say you are an accomplished IT network administrator, and now you are applying for a paralegal position. Not because you acquired a paralegal certificate in evening classes. You do so because the opening is in the U.S. or German city where you would like to work - let's say Munich, or Los Angeles - and because it sounds exciting, like "paratrooper" and "big law firm."
Save yourself the effort - there is only one likely outcome. You would be perceived as unprofessional or, worse, as a dimwit. Not a chance. Not even in America!
Source: Germany-USA Career Tips