What can you do if someone gets hired over you, but you're the better qualified candidate?

I know of a guy who is about to get hired, but he only has 1 IT certification and no degree.

I have an Associates and Bachelor's in Telecommunications Systems, I have two certifications, but yet, this person is getting hired over me.

And I have more experience than him.

Is there anything that I can do? how about legally?

as stated above you have no legal recourse unless you were discriminated against

as far as the other part what can you do?
learn to present yourself in a more positive light, ask why the other person got hired, what qualities did that person have.
be sure you have a well prepared resumee, that you completely fill out applications, have a current list of references, when interviewed answer the questions and elaborate. explain to the interviewer why you would be good at the job, be confident. do not criticize others who apply, do not be petty and do not whine when you do not get hired.

You have no legal recourse...you might ask the boss what qualities they are looking for as a supervisor/lead.
Not all techno-wizards make good managers.

There may be other qualities just as important, or more important than experience.

But if you believe that you are being discriminated against on the basis of your race, religion, national origin, or gender, call the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to discuss your rights.

Nothing you can do except apply for another job. It isnt just about degrees..its about your ability to get along with people. And your moaning does not speak well for you.

nothing legal you can do and even though your boss needs to wake up, you have no real recourse except to go to your boss and let him know you are interested in the position he is giving this other guy. How bad do you want this job???

The owners of the company or its designates can do as they please with their company.

Why want tobe with someone or in a positin where you arenot wanted?

Two options:
1. get new job
2. start your own

Sorry, but there is nothing you can do about it. Happens all the time. Nothing illegal about it.

Unless you believe that you were not promoted/hired due to you belonging to one of the protected statuses, then no there is nothing you can do. Now, if you are a member of one of the protected statuses then you may have a cause of action.

You should consult an attorney right away to determine if you have a cause of action. Be prepared though. Taking legal action will subject you and your entire life to years and years of legal process that will in most cases result in you losing the case and having nothing to show for it. Very few cases are successful. That is not to say that you can't win. You just need to be ready to have every detail of your life and the lives of your family put under a microscope for the next ten years or so.

Probably the best thing to do is look at why the other guy go the job/promotion over you. Not everyone is looking at education. It is nice to have an education, but if that is all you have, then you will be disappointed often. Many times, (most times) personality plays more in hiring than most other factors. Work on your interview skills and try some where else.

If you feel that you were not hired because of your age (over 40 and they hired someone considerably younger than you), race, ethnicity, gender, religion, creed, etc. you may contact your local EEOC or contact an attorney to see if you can file an anti-discrimination case.

There is nothing you can do. They can hire whomever they want. No law guarantees that the most educated/qualified candidate gets the job. Who knows? Maybe the other guy has certain qualities that they think will make him a good fit for their company. Sometimes, personal qualities are more important than professional qualifications, if they feel they can mold you into the employee they want.