OK - if applying for a job for which you are greatly overqualified,

[Flaxbee]

what do you do? Remove some info from your resume, or just go ahead and submit everything you've got?

Any advice or insight appreciated.

[Haole Girl]

1. I've never had that problem

But I'll kick this for you. :hi:

[Flaxbee]

2. thanks, Haole Girl

I used to be a lawyer, now I'm just trying to get a job with less stress and benefits. Haven't practiced law in 6+ years, have done some contract work and I'm just looking for a bit of stability.

I appreciate the kick. :hi:

[WCGreen]

3. Taylor your resume to the job you are seeking...

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

4. Best way?

Try to find out who the decision maker is and talk to them about why they should hire you. Sure your credentials might look like you are over qualified, but you are there to help them and want to use your experience in a different setting. I'm sure there are thousands of places that could find a job for a person who has practiced law............ :o)

[NNadir]

5. As a former President of the United States, I must tell you that when applying at Dairy Queen,

I listed all of my jobs: AWOL pilot, wastrel son, busted busto oil man, the guy who traded Sammy Sosa, chronic alcoholic, death dealing Governor, and Uncle Dick's puppet.

I got the job, although I didn't show up for work.

Uncle Dick threatened to waterboard the manager if he asked any unpatriotic questions.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. I've done it.

I am also a recovering lawyer who decided to change careers. I didn't leave anything off my resume, but I emphasized the things that related more to the job I was looking for.

[MadMaddie]

7. Only put the last 10 years of work experience

Keep your bullets to 3-4 (It's hard to do that). During the interview let them lead you with their questions, even though you have more to contribute try not to give the impression that you are too good for the position because of your qualifications. Always, emphasize that you are willing to work within the role they are offering.

Once you get in....that's a different story.

Good Luck...

[AggieGal]

8. Should not matter

I work for a call center. A coworker is a retired lawyer. He is great at this job and likes the company benefits.

[quakerboy]

9. As someone who has been reviewing resumes for the last week

looking for a new employee, I say leave anything relevant in there, for sure. But some sort of explanation is in order. Why is an RN applying for a few hours per week of sub-CNA level work? Leave me some bread crumbs, it it pure economics, is this something you are interested in for some extra pocket money. In other words, whats the basis on which you are seeking this job I need to fill.

That's my 2 cents from the other side of the equation. The more information I have, the more likely you are to end up with a response other than "thanks but no thanks"