Yup. This was the jist of the interview I went on this afternoon. Isn’t the job market flooded with those overqualified for positions? Shouldn’t employers be jumping on this prime opportunity?
I just don’t get it. They called me on the interview after seeing my resume. Was it my perfectly polished ponytail? I mean my suit wasnt Armani. It was Ann Taylor for goodness sake!
All I can do is keep keep trying. It felt good to “be out there” again but I was rather disappointed. I can’t help but sit here and worry about what and if I do not get a job before my unemployment benefits run out. I never thought I would be in this situation, as I have never been jobless since I was 15 years old.
It’s rough.
Allie says:
I’m sorry! That is rough! It’s not like you can undo your experience or anything. Keeping my fingers crossed that the right job comes along very soon!
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
blaez says:
I hope you weren’t wearing your boyfriend to a job interview, that’d be kind of awkward to explain, eh?
*hugs* and if I hear of anything I’ll send it your way!!
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:09 pm
candidbeauty says:
It’s not about the suit brand… Sometimes, overqualified means you are too damn good to do the job. You will find something. I know how frustrating it is… Until the end of 06, I’d worked since I was 15 too. Then it was time to enjoy being a housewife and take my sweet situation for granted. I was overqualified for the hotel from hell, and you know how much I abhore my job. I know it’s a shit market, but you will find something perfect.
September 4th, 2009 at 12:25 am
E.P. says:
I’m so sorry! As someone who is looking to find a new job, I know what you’re going through, to some extent or another. It’s really frustrating being SO overqualified for some jobs. Really.
Sending you good thoughts from the South!
September 4th, 2009 at 2:14 am