2 Job Search Frustrations: No return calls from employers, over-qualified for jobs

I just reviewed several hundred emails from job seekers across the country, looking for common frustrations among people looking for work. As you might imagine, many things are bugging many job seekers in this economy. But I boiled them down to two prominent frustrations for this job search article. Here they are, with suggested solutions. Which ones apply to…

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2 Job Search Frustrations: No return calls from employers, over-qualified for jobs

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