An article in The Dallas
Morning News, August 26, 2012, edition on page 1J, “It’s A Tough Market for
Seasoned Job Seekers” got me thinking about the dilemma faced by job seekers. How can you take advantage of your work
experience and appear not to be overqualified for a job?
I am a big believer in taking advantage of one’s strengths and
experience. However, it you’re very
experienced and have had significant jobs but are unable to find employment
because you are deemed “overqualified” for open jobs, what should you do?
As a senior citizen, I recognized that too much experience may be intimidating
to a hiring manager. So I am thinking
that the experienced job seekers should seek organizations in need of their
experience and knowledge. Does the idea
of small business come to mind?
As a volunteer mentor at SCORE (Counselors to Small Business, associated
with the SBA), I frequently meet with individuals who are in the process of starting
their own businesses. There are at least
three approaches to become a small business person – start on your own, become
a franchisee, or invest in an existing business.
If you have skills that are in demand, e.g. health care, Internet
developer, commercial driver’s license, industry expertise, you may elect to
become a consultant and work as an independent contractor. Some strategies to use in becoming a consultant will be
the subject of another blog.
Please comment in this blog or email me at
glynjordan@gmail.com if have suggestions for the over qualified readers of this
blog.
Thanks,
Glyn
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