[lsolaBella]

Just wondering if anyone had any pointers for applying for jobs you are over qualified/ over experienced for.

Eg. Accounting Degree, worked with major financial players in manager roles (banking/finance).... Now looking to get 1-2 days per week book keeping, accounts payable or admin role (small business close to home).

DH has just been through my résumé and summed down, taken things out to make me look more attractive.

Basically I need a job for my sanity, but only 1-2 days so I can still manage home front (DHs job is demanding with overseas/ interstate travel for weeks). Family interstate. Now with two kids at school, one at 3yo Kinder, I just want something to do which will only mildly challenge my brain ( I don't need high finance stress).

So any pointers from others in this position?

[Ms.Nolte]

Maybe just send your resume to a recruitment agency, and follow up with a phone call to explain your situation? That way your resume won't be dis-regarded as too qualified, and you don't have to lie about past positions (although you can sum it down).

[MrsLexiK]

As someone who is going through over qualified resumes for my job at the moment state in your cover letter that you are looking for a change or to renter at a lower level or something. I have tossed so many applications aside because all I see is degree and degree and degree (on the same résumé) and I'm thinking you are too over qualified and will no doubt be board in this job.

[SeaPrincess]

Be prepared to answer the question at interview. DH applied for an internal transfer to a position with less seniority than his previous role and at every stage, someone said to him "you do realise this is a step down?" His response was that we had spent nearly 5 years living interstate away from family and that for family reasons, moving home was more important at that time.

ETA He was offered the position the day before our 3rd baby was born.

This post has been edited by SeaPrincess: 06/02/2013, 10:31 PM

[lsolaBella]

Thanks for the tips so far.

I should add that I have officially been out of work for over 15m (resigned as working three days part time would become five days).

Should I mention that much of past five years was maternity leave?

My kids are in 3yo Kinder with two at school. No plans ever for more kids (medically not recommended too as well as personal choice).

Should I somehow incorporate this information? How would you suggest this is done?



This post has been edited by lsolaBella: 07/02/2013, 07:14 AM

[Loz07]

Agree that you should put a statement in your cover letter about re-entering the workforce, seeking a work-life balance etc

Good luck

[countrymel]

I have a variety of CVs - depending on what the role is I play up and down the relevant and irrelevant areas.

You may be pleasantly surprised IsolaBella - I would imagine the employer will jump at the chance to fill their role with a bargain priced expert!

[LifesGood]

A covering letter explaining what you have told us here. I would hire you in a heartbeat.

Emphasise the parts of your cv that support the type of work you are applying for.

[lsolaBella]

Yes the pay is a step down, but offset against basically no tax and no travel costs.

If I can get to interview I am sure I can sell myself.... It is just getting past the first hurdle.

DH asked me if I would be bored, but honestly replied I am the crazy type of person who does enjoy data entry and doing reconciliations. Go figure LOL. I know this would be a longish term job for me too.

[ceeshell]

Agree that you should put a statement in your cover letter about re-entering the workforce, seeking a work-life balance etc

Good luck

Agree.

I have a degree in public communication and social theory as well as post graduate public communications qualifications. I was an account director for years. I now work two days a week in an admin-focused local government job. It's perfect because, although it is a little mind numbing, no one calls me after hours, my emails on my phone are personal and I never have to put in extra hours. The team is lovely, too.

I stated in my cover letter why I was applying and had my answer prepared for when they asked in the interview. HR called me three times before finally formally offering me the job, just to reiterate how 'routine-based and dry' the role is. I kept assuring them that that was appealing to me!

My boss is great, she throws me extra, more stimulating work when I have the capacity to keep me engaged.

Good luck!