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has anyone ever been turned down for a job because they were over qualified? i've just come off a long illness which made it impossible to work. the kind of work i do (t.v. post production) is going to take a while to get back into since i've been off for so long, so i've been trying to just land some entry level jobs like security or retail and i'm not even getting a second look.

my resume lists my two college diplomas and extensive white collar experience, should i just make up a fake one that makes me look less qualified?

cash flow is starting to be a problem, and with the holidays coming up i can see my life becoming crappy soon.
 
My wife got the same treatment once.
It sucks. I hope you'll find something soon.
 
The unfortunate thing is that people will assume that you'll be moving on quickly, and they'd ideally like someone to put a good chunk of time into their company.

I would hook up with a temp firm or the like. They can help you tailor your resume so that anything that's irrelevant for positions you're seeking will be left off. You may also want to be more up front about seeking temporary/ contract work.
 
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Since you are jsut trying to enter into a entry level and nothing to dowith BIG responsibility I would just lie. But not to low. Just lower the qamount of experience and education. If you off sick for awhile make look like you went to college or did some self training. And have some friends in the field be your reference.

Since this is the TV industry I just can't see all the aqbove as lie. More like a Creative process and Imagination, just like TV.

As long as the job in NOT a big RESPONSIBILITY position.
 
I've had that problem on both ends. I've done hiring in the past and passed on people who were overqualified because I knew they wouldn't like the job and would just move on.
 
Post production in video is well beyond just television. There are many large industrial and commercial concerns with in house video dept's. You might also look at some of the Colleges and Tech schools to see if they need instructors. Major Police agencies are big into video with the in-car cameras training, court prep stuff etc.
 
calloway said:
I know a number of people that have 2-3 versions of their resume depending on what they're applying for.
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Speak to any career counsellor and they will tell you to do exactly this. As long as you don't lie about anything because that could come back to haunt you.

Absolutely nothing wrong with directing and composing your primary source of advertising to suit your target market.
 
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you'll be able to go back to the workforce soon.

Too bad you might have to suspend your hobbying for a while due to your cash flow problem.

Good luck.
 
Man, i can't believe the security guard agencies turn you down. They are seriously under man from what I understand and they are willing to hire almost anyone. There's only 2 possible ways, you asked for too much money per hour or you were not flexible in working the graveyard shift.
 
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