I'm really sick of being unemployed. I've been unemployed since last year. I have two graduate degrees and I'm told I'm overqualified. I even leave the graduate degrees off my resume and still get no calls with just my BA. I can't get a job anywhere and I've resorted to applying at low level minimum wage jobs and still nothing.

This article has some good strategies I used to approach the “you’re overqualified” rejections I’ve been dealing with for way too long now. I started using an experience and skills heavy loaded resume recently and started landing more interviews. I took a few nuggets from this article I found online to help me prep for 2 interviews this week. These are three that stood out but I’m open to any other suggestions on how I can persuade those managers to just give me an opportunity.

1.Connect specific skills and work experience directly to the company needs outlined on job description in order to prove you will have no problem getting the job done. 2. If you suspect the company has concerns over salary then highlight instances throughout your career where you’ve raised revenue or cut cost to demonstrate value. 3.Cutting edge industry knowledge make a huge difference in the hiring decision. Demonstrate you’ve got a pulse on new technology or operational procedures

What do you think?

https://www.livecareer.com/quintessential/fighting-overqualified-label

I keep submitting resumes and either pretty much told that I'm overqualified for a lot of positions or I don't have a masters degree. I have had two jobs in 21 years and have run two companies of 50 or less employees. It's been 7 long months and it is getting pretty discouraging. Anyone else have this problem

I was required to go to a unemployment workshop that was suppose to help me plan how to get back into being employed. I got there and the person looked at my resume and said I was overqualified and too good for this city. He said to take off all my education and try applying for jobs that way which I have done and still no luck. I need to get out of this shit hole city but can't with no job.

How do you reenter the job force after working at the same job for 17 years? I don't seem to be getting anyone who is interested in my set of skills. I have no problem starting at an entry level position but then I'm told I'm over qualified. I really want a job and I pick up on things quickly. What do I do to get noticed? It's so different finding a job now compared to last time I looked 17 years ago. I'm out of my league! Help??!!

My friend earned a JD last year, has 2 BAs, and is still pursuing the bar. He needs to work, but keeps getting denials with the overqualified narrative, commenting on in his impressive credentials. No doubt prospective employers are concerned about retention risks, even though he assures them of HS commitment. How does he overcome this for Analyst/policy/legislative jobs he's applying for? It's so frustrating. Suggestions?

I'm really starting to believe, if I could sell myself as well as it seems for many jobs I'm qualified for, I could probably make much more money selling something else. That being said, it's a forgone conclusion that businesses have certain expectations; moving at a fast pace, manually lifting a minimum of fifty pounds, etc. But what are the expectations of older workers? Life experience can speak volumes. However, it is more than one and a half time a task to translate that experience into the proper format e.g. profiles, resumes, and cover letters. I have much experience in a variety of things, (or more realistically) much variety in my experience. Which brings me to this dilemma.
Variety in my daily duties is very important to me. Ennui is a dangerous thing for me. That self-awareness is the greatest factor in my job search. I can read job descriptions and see which jobs run the risk of intense boredom and those that don't. So, most of the job openings for which I am qualified are approached with much apprehension. Time is a precious commodity. BS is okay in it's place. There's certainly much of it on The Web. I'd really like to maximize my precious time by avoiding it at job interviews. If that is what business is seeking, what chances do I have at fifty-seven years young?

I have been unemployed since last year. I apply for jobs everyday and never hear back or i'm told i'm overqualified. I need to move out of this horrible state but can't until I find a job.

I have over 25 years of revenue cycle management experience and it seems the only thing employers care about these days is whether or not I have a Bachelors degree. My level of experience is equivalent to a Masters. I just don't get it. On the other hand I know a company will recruit me based on my experience and will know they made the right decision.

I was a mid level manager at a tech start-up until the company folded earlier this year. Before that I worked as a Lead Programmer with a national software tech dev company.

Altogether I think it's safe to say that I’ve had some good career success and progression over the last 10 years until the company went out of business this year.

There's a overnight hotel security job opening that a friend of a friend manages and claims he willing to hire me if I want the job. The pay’s something like $14 buck an hour which is just a little over minimum wage which is way below what I’m used to earning but I’m okay with that for now.

My main concern is how a potential employer will react to a Hotel Security job on my resume if I’m unable to find another job for another 5 months or longer.

Am I overthinking this job offer or is a move like this going to make it impossible for me to land another management job?