2006-11-27 16:07:44 · 13 answers · asked by Someone who cares 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
and I mean to the extent that my application would be turned down
2006-11-27 16:14:27 · update #1
Most definitely and the Company is fully aware that the salary they could offer an overly qualified candidate would not be near what the candidate's qualifications would be worth, thus the expenditure to train and develop the person for a position which it was almost certain they would not remain in for long, is usually the first thing that they take into consideration in such a case.
If you are overqualified...consider this a compliment and move on to a position that better suits your background.
2006-11-27 16:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no, it depends on the job. If you have a Bachelor or Masters degree and you work at a fast food restaurant you may be looked at as overqualified, but I think the term is just an excuse for companies not to hire you because of pay. If a company feels you will be a financial burden because of your qualifications (experience, education, etc...) then they may say you are "overqualified" for the job. The more qualified your are, the more a company may feel they need to pay you more, or that you will expect more money because of your qualifications. As long as the job is done efficiently, some companies would rather pay someone less money.
2006-11-27 16:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by crazyquestion47 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
Employers are afraid to hire overqualified people because they are afraid of losing them.
And it is understandable because it costs a lot of money to train people and companies have to look at the big picture.
Better to hire someone who isn't overqualified because the employee is more apt to stay.
2006-11-27 16:20:25 · answer #3 · answered by Gnome 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lost out on several job interviews for being overqualified.
Employers fear you will grow bored or disinterested if not challenged.
Investigate what the job needs and tone down your resume to fit. Present yourself more as a team player, multitasker who is competent. Shine after you are hired!
Good Luck!
2006-11-27 16:11:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question must be a joke! Every company I ever worked at told me that I was way overqualified for the position because of my MBA...!!!
2006-11-27 16:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How might want to you be over qualified in those (different jobs) you have not studied for them i have properly-known a P.H.D who couldn't placed a shelf up so do not take issues with out any interest there are a spread of those with degrees operating lower than themselves.
2016-11-29 21:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by picart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. The company may not hire you because they realize it's only a stepping stone for you for getting the job you are actually trained for.
2006-11-27 23:57:10 · answer #7 · answered by Blondie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely. for example, if you have a degree and you apply as a cashier at a retail store. it's like what the heck is she doing here? they are afraid that after all the work they put on you that you're going to bounce.
2006-11-27 16:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you bet-- i applied at poulan weedeater for employment-- i had previously worked at a machine shop and set up dies for fabrication-- made jigs for parts-- run 20 ton presses and a metal lathe-- i was turned down for too much experience-- it was a first for me-- i thought they would want a person with prior expertise on this type of equiptment-- boy was i wrong (lol)
2006-11-27 16:30:45 · answer #9 · answered by james_a_willis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No of course not, but you can be so well qualified that you scare the hell out of the person interviewing you who sees you as a challenge to their position.
2006-11-27 16:18:14 · answer #10 · answered by Stewart H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋