(04-14-2020, 05:31 PM)CarpeDiem8 Wrote: My other thought was since I'd put everything on my LinkedIn, would they catch that it's missing from the resume if I did choose to leave out the Bachelors?
This can be a touchy subject. In many cases, overqualified is just a euphemism for "too old."
Outside of ageism, IMO. hiring managers usually don't see a candidate as overqualified because they have a higher academic degree than the req asks for. But they will see a candidate as overqualified if they have significantly more experience than the role requires. This usually happens because they are worried you won't stick around (just there until you find something better), because they are intimidated by your experience, and/or they are concerned that you may take their job (or take their next promotion).
That said, I rarely see the term "overqualified" being used anymore. Likewise for "bad cultural fit." Both terms suggest the possibility of bias or prejudice, so they are being discouraged now. At least in the San Francisco/Silicon Valley area.
Then again, some of the bigger tech companies will specifically aim for people who are more qualified than they need. They will try to woo them with better compensation or perks to get them to stick around.
As for adjusting your resume, it is always a good idea to tailor your resume to highlight aspects of your career that are most favorable to the position you're applying to. Just make sure not to embellish. As for comparing to your LinkedIn profile, you need to make sure that your resume doesn't include information that is not listed on LinkedIn, or if you do, it should only be deeper detail rather than new or conflicting information. You should also be prepared to explain any differences, particularly in education. Many recruiters and hiring managers will look up your LinkedIn profile after reviewing your resume to find people you may have in common for backdoor references. So they are likely to notice if there are significant differences.