“You’re Overqualified.” What are they really saying?
It’s not uncommon for experienced workers to be told they aren’t getting a job because they are overqualified. Expressing a willingness to work below past level and beneath past salary oftentimes is...
View Article”You’re Overqualified.” – Addressing the real concerns
When addressing the issue of being “overqualified,” it’s critical to understand the true concerns behind the label. Last week we laid out what some of those concerns might be. Today, how to address...
View Article“You’re Overqualified”– Turning Your Qualifications into Advantages
Experienced job seekers are sometimes frustrated to be told they are overqualified for a position. In part one of our series on this issue, we learned there are often hidden concerns behind the label...
View ArticleVideo Friday: Positioning Yourself as Perfectly Qualified
Highly qualified workers face a special challenge when applying for jobs. They risk being told they are overqualified. But by positioning their qualifications as a perfect match, they can avoid the...
View ArticleWhy Won’t Employers Hire Overqualified Workers?
“Why wouldn’t an employer WANT a candidate who is overqualified?”, a Jobfully reader asks. “Wouldn’t they be happy to have someone who was completely competent from day one and readily able to take on...
View ArticleAction Plan for Overcoming “Overqualified”
Recruiting and hiring managers are sometimes hesitant to hire people they consider overqualified. Yesterday we got a recruiter’s perspective on why they might not want to hire someone who is...
View ArticleVideo Friday: When They Say You Are Overqualified
It’s not uncommon for a job seeker to be told he or she is overqualified for a position. If this happens to you, it is possible to respond in a way that keeps you in the running for the job. In...
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