Job Demotion Question:

Confront those concerns directly. If changing careers, emphasize that you know you'll need to learn the ropes, and as such are willing to accept an initial demotion. For people seeking less stress, it's o.k. to admit it in and say you're prepared to work hard with great results.

Everyone else will have to turn their negatives into perceived gains for the employer. Are you actually desperate for a job or in financial difficulty? Did you get fired or have some other career mishap? You don't have to fully admit the circumstances. But you can say that you're recovering from a challenging financial or career situation, that it's important for you to get hired quickly, and that this makes you hungrier, more appreciative and fiercely loyal.