Today, I have put in many job applications and had many interviews for a variety of positions all of which I am highly qualified for. Today, I heard back from all but one that I am overqualified. Welcome to Walmart. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was interviewed by a WalMart employee for a position in their pharmacy. I didn't get the job. I was more qualified than the woman who gave me the interview. FML
Today, I submitted my 208th job application in less than a year, and went to my 83rd and 84th interviews, only to be told once again that I'm over-qualified for the first, and under-qualified for the second. FML
Today, I filled out an application at WalMart after being unable to find a job in three months. I just graduated from law school. With honors. FML
Today, I'm at the unique point in my schooling that I'm either extremely overqualified or extremely underqualified for every job opportunity that appeals to me. FML
Today, after months of searching for any kind of work, I finally received a call. It was McDonald's, but they said I was overqualified for the position. I thought they took anyone with a heart rate. Apparently not. FML
Today, my application for a holiday role at a department store was declined because I was "not as qualified as some other candidates." I worked this exact same job at this exact same store last year. FML
Today, I tried to get a job at Walmart. My mom was the hiring manager. She turned me down due to lack of work experience. FML
Today, I received a series of rejection letters from jobs, one after the other. Last night, I stayed up into the wee morning hours to apply to campus jobs I'm not qualified for, because I was classified as a part-time student due to an administrative error. FML
Today, I've applied to 300 jobs in the past 4 months, gotten 7 interview, 2 of which have gone to a third round and I'm still unemployed. FML
Today, my mom told me that Walmart had called and I had an interview at 9:30. I went to Walmart. They told me they didn't have any interviews set up. I went back home and listened to the voice-mail on her cellphone. It was the Subway in Walmart. I've been looking for a job for 3 months. FML
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Oh_No_Not_Him 25
All you can do is keep trying. People only worry about over-qualification because they think you'll quickly move on to something more in keeping with your training so when you get an interview try to stress that you intend to stay with them for a good while. Good luck!
RodzillaX 30
It's a rough job market out there. Just bide your time, something is bound to come your way. Just remember this isn't the end of the line for you friend.
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RodzillaX 30
It's a rough job market out there. Just bide your time, something is bound to come your way. Just remember this isn't the end of the line for you friend.
thefmlman2011 37
I'm having the same issue! But I don't have any university/college qualifications, it's just the lack of experience I have.
nanner6206 24
It isn't exactly the same then, is it?
Mynamewontfi 40
This happens to so many people, it sucks. Keep trying, eventually you'll get a nice job.
Oh_No_Not_Him 25
All you can do is keep trying. People only worry about over-qualification because they think you'll quickly move on to something more in keeping with your training so when you get an interview try to stress that you intend to stay with them for a good while. Good luck!
moodyreallyrocks 27
Your opportunity will arise OP, just keep your head up and keep trying..
TheNewGuy03 29
It's either underqualification or overqualification, it seems. I suppose the best you can do is gather some dough doing the Walmart gig, then bounce when you get a better opportunity.
HBSLICE 11
i like your hip vernacular bruv.
TheNewGuy03 29
It's hip to be a square.
swaddison 11
I know it sucks, but keep looking for a job that's a good fit for you. In the meantime, work at Walmart. There is absolutely no shame, especially in this job market, working minimum wage if that's what you can find. I have hope in you, OP!
cornwallus24 8
Welcome to the new America.
RememberSchlitz 9
Drop something like this into your next interviews: "I have had several interviews for positions similar to the one we are meeting about today, and I'm hearing back that I am deemed to be overqualified. I want you to know that I am aware of the responsibilities and compensations that go along with the position we are both looking to fill, and I both can and would like to do the work. If I am in some way overqualified, you can look at that as a bargain for the company and know that, when I am hired, you will have an employee who will bring more to the position than the minimum requirements." This has worked for me on several occasions.
stoneybadger78 6
If you go into Wally World you can tell them you don't need extra pay with you're qualifications as they are probably thinking you'd ask for some because of you "over qualification"