Job seekers

I'm overqualified but they won't hire me for it

nikhil~

1mo ago

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I apply for jobs slightly below my ability (lower stress). Employers see resume and say 'You'll get bored.' Or they fear I'll leave. Catch-22: can't get hired for right-level job, can't get hired for lower-level job.

Vulnerability is disqualifying.

How do you address overqualification concerns?

#application-strategy #practical-advice #qualification-barrier

2 replies

eli~

1mo ago

One calm sentence about the gap, then straight to what you can do. Interviewers take their cue from you.

rohan~

1mo ago

This is such an important conversation. Grateful you started it.