Hi all. I’ve had a 30+ yr career in Sales and want to work for at least 5 more years before retirement. My background is in Sales Mgmt working for mfrs in Apparel and Uniforms. Roles included Dir of Sales, Reg Sales Mgr, VP Reg Sales and Nat Accts Mgr. My career has been very steady up until last 3 years. 3 job losses: 2 to private equity, 1 to insolvency of a company within 4 mos of my start. I seem to be in an “over qualified” or “background doesn’t fit” narrative with CPG or Medical.

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If the feedback you’re getting is that you’re overqualified, I’d look to edit the resume, and the story you’re telling. What’s the narrative, and how does it fit the role being hired for? Is your expected comp within market of pay range? It may mean taking a step back/down, but getting your foot into a company that’s growing would be the upside. Good luck! I hope you land something g good soon

Thank you. Great advice on editing the resume more accurately to fit the story. Already on the same page on taking a step back. Appreciate your input!

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