I was under the false impression that companies were looking for full-time employees, when in fact, they were looking to exploit the workforce out there. All this time I've been filling out applications for full-time employment, expecting that a company is looking for what they advertise for, when in fact, they are looking for part-time applicants because the companies don't want to pay for full-time employee benefits.

I applied for a job at a company that advertised that the position they were hiring for was full-time and an entry position; and they were willing to train. I applied, submitting an application and a resume with all my information on it, and was still not given an interview. It was strange because that posting is still on their website.

I walked outside and my neighbor came over with an envelope that was delivered to him, but was addressed to me. We chatted a while and our conversation came to employment. I told him that I had a Master's Degree and that I was looking for employment. I told him about the company I mentioned above, and he laughed. He said that companies aren't looking for full-time, they are looking for part-time employees so they don't have to pay benefits. He said that my problem is that I'm "over educated" for a job like that. He said my only recourse is to not tell them about my education and to tell them that I'm looking for a part-time and/or temporary position. And that's just to get my foot in the door. Companies don't want to talk to people like me because we "know too much".

I'm not sure about Capitalism anymore:)

That sucks, but lesson learned!