Job seekers do NOT read job postings. [Rant]

[Whee]

Originally Posted by The Poet

I feel for you, but only so far. Nota bene, how many job applicants are turned down every day because the personnel person says they are over-qualified for the job. Over-qualified? WTF?

I hear that a lot.

Originally Posted by cbsmokin

That means too expensive.

I disagree. I think when an potential employer sees someone they deem over qualified who is willing to take a job for less money the think, "there's a problem child."

I am willing to take a nearly 50% decrease in pay to work, but can't get in the door.