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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Top comments
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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Comments (29)
DeadxManxWalking 27
I never understand the problem with overqualification, I mean wouldn't it be better to have someone overqualified rather than someone underqualified? It means they'll be able to do their job better.
Warmonger_Smurf 29
What employers fear with overqualified people is that they won't take the job seriously. As well as thinking that people will use it as a temporary job, staying only until a better job is available.
FML_dude_117 8
at least you have a job now
psycho2012 7
I have been unemployed for the past 5 months, after numerous interviews and meetings with prospective employers I was finally hired. all the jobs except 1 said I was over qualified, the 1 job said i was hired but then the bosses son just came home from college so they gave him the job for summer and said they will contact me in the fall. I recinded my application and kept looking. I start my new job on Wednesday. keep your head up and the right job will come along, just stay positive and have an upbeat attitude....it's contagious and many employers want people like that
deltax 8
It always takes more time than you think to get a job. Hearing you overqualified is better than underqualified because someone is always looking for expertise. So just keep trying
pauladrexler 3
I was told I was overqualified for pharmacy tech at CVS. pft. I have never worked in a pharmacy.
sailorarctic 22
There's nothing wrong with working at Walmart. I have a dual degree in graphic design and information technology. I work at Walmart. have for almost 10 years. You can move up in the company relatively easily and depending on your qualifications you may be able to work at corporate.
AaLlIiYyAaHh 22
There happen to be many idiots at Walmart though, just google 'people of walmart'
MellowMe20 5
There are idiots everywhere in all job fields not just Walmart.
MellowMe20 5
There are idiots everywhere in all job fields not just Walmart.
edmunson 22
Better to move from a job you don't prefer to a better one than from unemployment to your dream job. You will get a paycheck so things are moving the right direction!
Phoenix_fml 13
Keep your head up, OP. Go in, bust your butt, learn as much as you can, and then take those skills and further your career whether it be a promotion or somewhere else.
WatDaHail 13
Take the job, work it until another company calls you back, and if they don't apply again in six months. You will do fine, make some money while you are looking is the best you can do. After that, you would have something else on your résumé as well.
vegantreegirl 26
Sorry. :( There are just no good jobs in California anymore it seems.