<p>I currently have an MBA and MS in Organizational Behavior and am going to apply for a PhD program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. The only thing is that I won't be able to maintain my current position since the program is a full-time day program. I'm fine with this and will get some money through stipends. I'm thinking about supplementing my income by getting a job at a call center because they tend to be quite flexible in their work schedules. I'm concerned, though, that if I put my educational background on my resume that I won't get hired. I know that they often work with "college students," but does this only typically apply to undergraduate students? I could simply omit my advanced degrees from my resume, but even this won't keep me from looking overqualified to them. Even if I omit my two advanced degrees, how do I account for the managerial positions I've had? I'm concerned that if I put my managerial positions in human resources and operations on my resume that I'd risk the same reaction from potential employers. I'm not quite sure what I should do. A call center job would be ideal for me while pursuing a PhD. Any advice/input is appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>You have an MBA. Get a high-paying job and just enjoy your life.</p>
<p>Don’t omit anything on the application. Just tell them (in a cover letter) exactly why you want a job that you’re so grossly overqualified for, and they should be very happy to have you. Tell them it’s a purely financial thing. You think they don’t understand that students - even advanced students - need money?</p>