According to The Journal, "candidates are gearing down their résumés by hiding advanced degrees, changing too-lofty titles, shortening work experience descriptions, and removing awards and accolades." One temp agency candidate tweaked her résumé titles from "manager" and "freelance trend researcher" to "staff" and "office support."
The reason? A too impressive application can serve as a red flag for employers who feel that an overqualified candidate may jump ship faster than someone with less experience.
The article advises against drastic changes—and you should, of course, keep it honest—but suggests omitting some of your more impressive achievements when you're looking to land a job now. - Сова, удочеряющая носок