Why, when I go on a job interview, does the interviewer say they think I will be bored on the job?

Question

I am trying to make a career change, and I come up against interviewers who think they know better than I do what it is I want. I want more challenge and a different set of people to work with, yet they always think I will be bored.

Answer 1

Usually when one is interviewing for a job, and has held a higher position in another field, or has had a faster pace job they will be told this. It is unfair, because you are trying to get into another field and have to start somewhere. But as an employer here is what I see

Here is someone who is burnt out with their current job and needs a break, they can't stop working so they'll take a "lesser" job until their batteries recharge, and then they will be gone. Meanwhile I have spent time and money training the new employee only to lose them.

I will then need to find someone else, train them etc...

It's the same thing as being told you're 'overqualified'.

If you are truly sincere about the life change, stress it early in the interview and reinforce it throughout.

good luck

Answer 2

They have looked at the job and have their own set of requirements for someone to fill the job. If you more than meet those requirements by a bit, the interviewer probably does not want to risk bringing you in to the job, only to have you want to move out of it in the short term.
It is the job of the interviewer to not only find someone who meets the requirements but would be a good fit into both the nature of the job and the society of the job as well. Meaning you need not only the right education and experience, but also the right mindset for particular work and the ability to interact with your co-workers in the way they normally interact.

Answer 3

Either you're overqualified for their job and they're concerned you will be bored, or they suspect you got bored of your old job. In both cases, they want you to comfort them that is not the case. Otherwise, it's just a typical interview question, the purpose of which is to see how eager you are to join them. Most interviewers want to see enthusiasm. And, also, don't forget that many questions are posed not for the substance of the question, but to check out how you perform under pressure, your communication skills, so it could be just a test.

Answer 4

Along with appearing overqualified, the interviewer may not have communicated how boring the job really is or has fear because they know how the company "really" is with getting things done.

It could be that you are eager to get in & prove yourself by improving things and showing what you're made of but you may be dissapointed in not being able to perform as you intend to because of the company politics or culture. That can be boring and frustrating to someone.

Answer 5

Just be yourself and smile and be polite. I have been in group type interviews and single one's plenty of times before and it's hard to stand out but you have to just be yourself. Most people go trying to over impress. Make yourself appear to be comfortable. Don't be tense. Just relax... take some deep breaths and treat that person like you have known them for awhile. Do the whole yes sir, no sir, yes ma'am, no ma'am type deal.... crack a nice ice breakin type joke to something they may say. Regardless of how formal or informal, they want someone who is appealing, listen's well, comfortable (you being that way with them and vice versa) and someone who walks through the doors like they've been there before and like they can see themselves moving up to great things. Let them know that you want to have that opportunity as a life long career and you are very anxious to start and pleased to work there. Let them know what your great attributes are such as being a hard working, being motivated, motivating other people, getting work efficiently and effectively... things like that. You'll do fine... Good luck! (Hope this helps! :))

Answer 6

Tell them that it will be a challenge to make it entertaining. You can stay busy and always find something to do, so expect a spotless work area and planning from your side to make it pleasant for every other employee.

Answer 7

Probably because you are "overqualified". I've gotten that from job interviews before.

Answer 8

MAYBE THEY THINK YOU WQON'T GE A GOOD ENOUGH WORKER, SO THEY TRY TO DISCOURAGE YOU...MAYBE THEY ARE HESITANT TO TAKE YOU SERIOUSLY ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU WANT THE JOB?

OR PERHAPS, THEY REALLY THINK YOU WILL DO A GREAT JOB, IF THEY HIRE YOU, SO THEY TELL YOU IT'LL GET YOU TOTALLY BORED, JUST SO THEY CAN SEE HOW YOU REALLY, REALLY WANT AND DESERVE THAT JOB.

'CAUSE IF YOU STICK TO YOUR GUNS, STAND YOUR GROUND, AND REALLY GET YOUR POINT ACROSS OF HOW IMPORTANT THE JOB IS FOR YOU TO GET, MAYBE YOU WILL FINALLY SUCCEED AND YOU WILL BE HIRED!

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 9

They probably think that you have too much experience for that job. Try going for something of a higher level, you might surprise yourself.

Answer 10

mayb bcoz of the career change. mayb yur previous job was far more exciting thn the one u r looking for now. or mayb u r overqualified.