Interview

[AndChiefs]

Well since everyone else has been doing it....

I just had a phone interview for a job I'm really hoping to get out in Oregon. There's another round after this one so we'll see but I'm definitely tired of being unemployed.

Just asking for good thoughts/prayers/whatever as well. Thanks all.

*Update* So...bad news. I didn't get the job.

Supposedly, I was the "best candidate" but they were afraid that I would leave because I was "overqualified". Unfortunately, I'm seemingly over-qualified or under-qualified for every job in the world. */Update*

[Old Dog]

Good luck and Best wishes.

[ChiTown]

Good luck. I hope you get the job.

[bevischief]

Good luck and break a leg.

[Dayze]

done dude. Been there, done that. it sucks.

good luck.

[Stewie]

Good luck! And you don't have to pump your own gas in Oregon! Win-Win!

[Toadkiller]

Where at in Oregon, here in Portland?

[mnchiefsguy]

Best of luck!

[AndChiefs]

Where at in Oregon, here in Portland?

Tualatin, so close enough.

And thanks everyone.

[Pushead2]

Good luck man, I hope you get it.

[Toadkiller]

What kind of work are you looking for.

[AndChiefs]

What kind of work are you looking for.

PM sent.

[Lzen]

You got it, bud.

[Bugeater]

Good luck man, I know you've been looking for a long time.

[Sofa King]

Tualatin, so close enough.

And thanks everyone.

you'll have to set up a springfield, er, portland gathering when you get out there.

[AndChiefs]

So...bad news. I didn't get the job.

Supposedly, I was the "best candidate" but they were afraid that I would leave because I was "overqualified". Unfortunately, I'm seemingly over-qualified or under-qualified for every job in the world.

[phisherman]

sorry to hear it.

the "overqualified" thing has happened to me in the past as well.

[ReynardMuldrake]

So...bad news. I didn't get the job.

Supposedly, I was the "best candidate" but they were afraid that I would leave because I was "overqualified". Unfortunately, I'm seemingly over-qualified or under-qualified for every job in the world.

Nothing is as frustrating as being turned down for a job for being overqualified. That sucks man.

[Rain Man]

Sorry to hear, andchiefs. Hopefully you'll find another opportunity soon.

What type of job are you seeking?

[Dayze]

i hated when I was told I was 'overqualified'.

...sort of like being over-pregnant.


sorry man; hope something breaks soo.

[AndChiefs]

Sorry to hear, andchiefs. Hopefully you'll find another opportunity soon.

What type of job are you seeking?

This position was a buyer position but I'm looking to get into project-based work as I've found that's what I enjoy the most.

I recently graduated with my MBA from a fairly high ranking school but I'm finding that many of these positions require years of experience while I've only participated in two four-month long projects (though I was project manager on both). The rest of my experience is all retail management which doesn't seem to translate well outside of retailers.

Of course, it's rare for anyone to get their dream position right away so I'm trying to keep my options as open as possible.

[WebGem]

Overqualified FTW

[Bugeater]

Sounds like a cop-out on their part. Sorry to hear that man.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Missed this the first time, and sorry to see it was bad news. You've got the degree. You'll get there sooner or later. Good luck man.

[Saul Good]

This position was a buyer position but I'm looking to get into project-based work as I've found that's what I enjoy the most.

I recently graduated with my MBA from a fairly high ranking school but I'm finding that many of these positions require years of experience while I've only participated in two four-month long projects (though I was project manager on both). The rest of my experience is all retail management which doesn't seem to translate well outside of retailers.

Of course, it's rare for anyone to get their dream position right away so I'm trying to keep my options as open as possible.

Maybe you can learn from the experience. In you next interview, try to get out in front of this potential criticism. Tell them right up front that you'd like to get into project-based work. Explain to them how you think "job" will help you get there. Make sure you stress the fact that you NEED 5 YEARS OF SOLID EXPERIENCE doing "job" in order to become qualified for that position.

If a company can get an over-qualified person to work for them for 5 years, they will probably embrace the opportunity. It's expensive to hire someone, though. As a result, they would rather hire an adequately qualified person who will stick rather than an over-qualified person who will leave after 6 months.

[AndChiefs]

Maybe you can learn from the experience. In you next interview, try to get out in front of this potential criticism. Tell them right up front that you'd like to get into project-based work. Explain to them how you think "job" will help you get there. Make sure you stress the fact that you NEED 5 YEARS OF SOLID EXPERIENCE doing "job" in order to become qualified for that position.

If a company can get an over-qualified person to work for them for 5 years, they will probably embrace the opportunity. It's expensive to hire someone, though. As a result, they would rather hire an adequately qualified person who will stick rather than an over-qualified person who will leave after 6 months.

I tried imparting these thoughts while ensuring them that I do have goals and don't want to be in the same spot my whole career. Guess I didn't do a good enough job of that.

[bevischief]

I have heard that way too many times through the years... Keep at it something has to come through for you.