For a large number of people who lost their jobs due to the economic downturn, getting back in to the job market means being overqualified for many positions. Some workers may find that simple revisions to their resume and cover letter could help improve the changes of getting the job they want. USA Today reports that age isn't always an indicator to employers that prospective candidates may have too much experience for the job they are applying for. Sharon Melville, director of Career Development Services in Rochester, New York, told the news agency that no one is immune from hearing that they are too qualified for a certain position. She said even recent college graduates could be label as having too much experience. Candidates who want to pursue a postsecondary education shouldn't be discouraged that higher education will be a warning sign of being overqualified either. Melville said job seekers should focus on want they want to accomplish in a new job, not on what they have already done, and revamp a resume leaving out experience that isn't relevant. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that workers with a postsecondary degree can earn up to $1,000 more per month than those with some college or no degree. |