Job seekers do NOT read job postings. [Rant]

[The Poet]

I feel for you, but only so far. Nota bene, how many job applicants are turned down every day because the personnel person says they are over-qualified for the job. Over-qualified? WTF?

[cbsmokin]

Originally Posted by The Poet

I feel for you, but only so far. Nota bene, how many job applicants are turned down every day because the personnel person says they are over-qualified for the job. Over-qualified? WTF?

That means too expensive.

[Whee]

Originally Posted by The Poet

I feel for you, but only so far. Nota bene, how many job applicants are turned down every day because the personnel person says they are over-qualified for the job. Over-qualified? WTF?

I hear that a lot.

Originally Posted by cbsmokin

That means too expensive.

I disagree. I think when an potential employer sees someone they deem over qualified who is willing to take a job for less money the think, "there's a problem child."

I am willing to take a nearly 50% decrease in pay to work, but can't get in the door.

[awsmith4]

Hey Craig send me the requirements and I promise I can make my resume match, may not be true but it'll match

[cbsmokin]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

Hey Craig send me the requirements and I promise I can make my resume match, may not be true but it'll match

I'm looking for someone with a collection of cigars to rival MRN and a pile of wealth to match.

Please include large samples of each with your resume.

Originally Posted by The Poet

I feel for you, but only so far. Nota bene, how many job applicants are turned down every day because the personnel person says they are over-qualified for the job. Over-qualified? WTF?

It's happened to me in the past, and now that I have more experience, I'm sure it will happen again, after our company shuts the doors here.

Being overqualified is an issue. I am someone who just wants to work, and I would be willing to take a lesser position and prove myself by working my way up. That's just how I see it.

[GoldnGT]

Originally Posted by Wanger

It's happened to me in the past, and now that I have more experience, I'm sure it will happen again, after our company shuts the doors here.

Being overqualified is an issue. I am someone who just wants to work, and I would be willing to take a lesser position and prove myself by working my way up. That's just how I see it.

I agree completely. I've heard that line before when interviewing.. and its like.. ok.. I want the job or I wouldn't have applied.. do you not understand i'm willing to take a paycut to get out of the job that I'm in?

[cbsmokin]

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

I hear that a lot.



I disagree. I think when an potential employer sees someone they deem over qualified who is willing to take a job for less money the think, "there's a problem child."

I am willing to take a nearly 50% decrease in pay to work, but can't get in the door.

Originally Posted by Wanger

It's happened to me in the past, and now that I have more experience, I'm sure it will happen again, after our company shuts the doors here.

Being overqualified is an issue. I am someone who just wants to work, and I would be willing to take a lesser position and prove myself by working my way up. That's just how I see it.

Originally Posted by GoldnGT

I agree completely. I've heard that line before when interviewing.. and its like.. ok.. I want the job or I wouldn't have applied.. do you not understand i'm willing to take a paycut to get out of the job that I'm in?

Truth is employers don't want someone overqualified because they are looking to leave the company as soon as a better position becomes available. We see them as short term people. They will become bored of the job or see it as a step back wards and constantly be looking for a way out. I understand the experience they may bring, but the reality of their situation is usually as I have stated. It takes a lot of time and money to get a trustworthy employee. Don't jump all over me, I'm just telling you how an employer thinks.