I have 10 + years of retail management experience and 2 years of Human Resources experience. Since April of last year, I’ve been actively applying for roles across retail management, operations, and HR. I regularly secure interviews, yet the most common feedback I receive is that I am “overqualified.” What’s particularly discouraging is that many of the roles I’m rejected for are reposted within days or weeks.

I just need meaningful, honest work.

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Well, it’s not impossible that some of those jobs are ghost listings. Have you ever tried calling and following up for one of these jobs once you see them reposted? But I’m guessing a good deal of these companies see you as a flight risk. They think you’ll keep looking for a better job once they hire because you’re too qualified for the position

Overqualified feedback is often code for fear of retention. I have had more success directly addressing that concern in interviews instead of ignoring it.

I am in the same situation as you. Although I have not received feedback, I’m just getting ghosted, no responses, immediate rejections, strung along rejections, and interviewed, but eventually rejected. That has been my journey after being laid off before the holidays late last year.

I also just want to be able to contribute meaningful and be able to thrive where I land. I’m so sad and frustrated at this point.

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