Curious. How would someone pivot back into doing receptionist work after more than 5 years spent in a higher position? It seems that interviewers can't get past what the last job was, even though it is no longer relevant to the job seeker, and that person is experienced in front reception work, and the sedentary role would be perfect for that applying person.

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I feel your pain. I'm in a similar position, with looking to step back and take a little less responsibility. All the jobs I've applied for I haven't heard back from. When I do get interviews they seem to not understand why i would want to take a step back. They say your over qualified and I'd get bored. Makes it hard.
I wish you luck and maybe 1 of the comments about changing your CV is a good idea.

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I really disliked being turned away with the "your over qualified" excuse, as if I didn't need a job which is why I'm applying in the first place. Being over qualified is a bonus for them in my book.

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When you are searching for a job and no one wants to hire you and your need income, you go backwards

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I honestly would see if changing your last job titles help - instead of operations supervisor, say office manager, or corporate project manager, accounts payable coordinator, something that is still true to a portion of what you did, but more applicable to the receptionist role.

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I’m in a similar situation. I left my previous job in a high pressure customer service role in a call center. I’m looking for the same thing. I want to take a front desk reception position, which I’m clearly qualified for just less stress than working in a call center and in addition to that my title was a senior customer service solutions specialist, I interviewed for a receptionist position. I thought the interview went well. I got a good feeling from the person that was interviewing me. She made a positive acknowledgment with my answering of questions. Unfortunately, I never heard back and other receptionist positions I’ve applied for I’ve never heard back from some of them or I was told they went with someone else good luck to everyone looking for a job 

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In the same boat. I had to redo my resume so it is more customer service focused, fingers are crossed that it gets me into the door at a desk. I used ai for the rewrite.

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Why do you want to take a step back?

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I’m in the exact same position and am drowning. Nothing heard back from in 6 months. Not sure how I’m supposed to live.

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Why can’t they just say that. I’m guessing you’re getting interviews. Just focus on your why & attach a CV tiny explanation as well.

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