Interesting timing of this post for me. I was just thinking I might remove some Education (2 yrs in a PhD completed) from my resume just in case it was negatively affecting me. But, as I read on, I wondered why I would want a job for which I'm overqualified. Granted, when I get to a point of desperation, I'll remove much more. For now, I think it is a sign that I really need to get "laser focused" on the job that is my best match, in both qualification and salary. Easier said than done.

Judging by your pitiful grammar and spelling evidenced here, it is hard to imagine what you might be "overqualified" at, or how you managed to get a college degree. Often that phrase is a kinder/gentler way to indicate that you don't meet the qualifications they are looking for. They don't want to hurt your feelings any more than is necessary.

Shawn remember your Resume is a living document, when u look a Job listing and u have all of the bullet points that are listed on that Job. That's what you put on your resume for that Job, and when in the interview if this is company where you and in vison your self working let the Interviewer know that you are willing to take the position and learn the Companies we of doing business. Most Companies fear over qualified candidates because it takes longer to train that individual how to do things in there Companies standards. Being retrain is the key to experience Job seekers finding gainful employment in today's market.

Dumb down your resume. I don't know how many times I was told that I was over qualified.

Overqualified, means you have experience, which means your older, and people may not want to, or able pay you what your worth. 1.) let them know how your experience can be used for their favor. 2.) show that you are just as enthused about an opportunity as someone younger. 3.) let them know that you will accept fair competitive pay...not necessarily what your experience makes you worth.

you need to lea ve out some of your experience. only put down what experience is needed for the job.

You might try expanding your career location. I live in a small town so I, too have the "over qualified" problem. I had to expand my location parameters to seek opportunities where I would be paid for my expertise.

Shawn, Nothing’s more frustrating than being told you’re "overqualified." Shouldn’t that make us more appealing to employers? I’ve read that employers are suspicious of applicants with too many qualifications. They fear we’re just looking for a “job” until something better comes along, or we’re going to want too much money. Another concern is that we will eventually resent being supervised by a younger or less-experienced manager. In either case it raises flags and we’re consistently overlooked. I’m trying to perfect clearly addressing my interest in the job while eliminating all of these drought or reasons for concern on a cover letter. I sent out a few last week but no call back or responses yet.

It generally means you have more experience than necessary for the job. It could mean they either don't want to pay you relevant to your experience, or their worried you'll just up and leave when something better comes along.