what does it mean?
an insult or a compliment?
i didnt get the job anyway
2006-12-01 07:28:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It could means a couple of things.
1) You might get bored with the job and quit later on. This will waste their time of having to look for someone else
2) Based on your highly qualified skills they might have to pay you more
3) They might want someone to just do the job and not question.
2006-12-01 07:33:42 · answer #1 · answered by steve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means it was either not the right opportunity for you, or you missed an opportunity in the interview to show why it was the right opp for you.
Typically what it means when they say that (if its an honest statement) is that they think
A. You would not be challenged or
B. They couldn't afford you/you'd leave soon for a higher paying job, or
C. You'd be looking to take your boss's job
For a hiring person, none of these is a good thing. If in the interview it sounds like you're near the top of what they're looking for (and you should be asking where you fit compared to their ideal candidate) then you need to make clear WHY this job is perfect for both sides, taking those three potential concerns in mind.
2006-12-01 07:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by jeffedl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that they thought that you were really over qualified for a job. They were concerned that you would be bored and end up being a disgruntled employee and quit---then they would have to go through the efforts of hiring a gain to fill the position.
This is a real concern for many employers. If you do want that job you will have to explain to them that this is the type of work that you really want to alleviate their fears that you would quickly leave. Just do not say it is because I need the job; that will make them think that you will leave as soon as something else and better comes up.
Good Luck Next Time!
2006-12-01 07:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by jpbofohio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
overqualified really depends on the way the person says it depends on the mood and tone they say it in. because it can be just a nice thing she/he can say to you just because they don't want to tell you the truth which hurts and also means you're not getting the job, or in my brothers position they told him the same thing and he applied for a position they said he was overqualified for and told him he can only start at the bottom even though he has too much experience but he didn't want it. it can also mean you are overqualified and you should look for a position that suites you. and it can mean they can't hire you because it will make others look bad and they don't want someone with too much experience working in the same field as someone with poor experience. or it could sometimes mean they say it because when you do get the job they fear their position because you may take over.
2006-12-01 07:32:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone is overqualified it means that they have too much experience and may leave the job for a better one. Employers are afraid to hire you because of that.
It is like an engineer wanting a job at McDonalds. He will obviously leave as soon as an engineer job is offered, so why should McDonalds waste their time on you?
2006-12-01 07:32:33 · answer #5 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neither really. Many times a company that is looking for someone to stay a while will tell someone they are over-qualified because they feel that the person is going t use this job while they are seeking out better employment. I guess that could be a compliment but it doesn't really feed the wolves, eh?
2006-12-01 07:30:33 · answer #6 · answered by Red Winged Bandit 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends..
Could either mean that they did not feel you measured up but aren't confrontational enough to give you an honest answer...
OR, and more likely...
You previous training/experience means that you would see the crappy job for what it is, and want to move on. Then they'd be out on training expenses and such. Basically any job where they tell ya that you're overqualified for means they want a brainless drone who doesn't know what other opportunities are out there for them.
2006-12-01 07:29:47 · answer #7 · answered by cosper123 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My first interview became for a weekend interest as a shelf stacker at an section food market. i do not save in ideas a lot yet I were given the interest. i became 16 and worked there for six years by college and college.
2016-11-30 00:43:36 · answer #8 · answered by schiavone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Over-qualified" means that your qualifications (job experience and/or education) exceed what is required for the performance of the job.
Whether it is an insult or compliment can only be perceived by you.
Sorry you didn't get the job.
2006-12-01 07:31:59 · answer #9 · answered by Ambassador Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are afraid they will have to pay you too much to keep you, or that you will take his/her job away when promoted, and make them insecure with your superior credentials. And NEVER accept this from any job interviewer EVER again, demand an explanation.
2006-12-01 07:31:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋