Been told you're "overqualified" for a job you actually want? You're not alone, and it's rarely about your qualifications.

In this episode of Careers Unchecked, Portland career coach Brandi Oldham breaks down what hiring managers really mean when they say you're overqualified, why it happens in two different scenarios, and exactly how to reposition yourself to get past this frustrating barrier.

What You'll Learn: ✅ The 3 real reasons hiring managers use the "overqualified" label ✅ Strategic step back vs. burnout backslide: which one are you? ✅ How to rewrite your resume when you're intentionally stepping down ✅ What to say in your cover letter to address the elephant in the room ✅ Why your interview energy matters just as much as your experience ✅ Networking strategies when your career story doesn't add up on paper

ABOUT YOUR HOST: Brandi Oldham is the founder of Talent Career Coaching with over 10 years of experience in HR, hiring, and team management. As a first-generation professional, she once sent 250 job applications trying to figure out what she actually wanted. Now she helps professionals navigate their own career transitions with clarity and confidence.

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