I'v been interviewed by the the Corporate Planning unit of the university for the job of contract officer. Based on the Q&A during the interview, they said my level is for a lecturer post. Actually, I have a master degree but nowadays, it is not easy to find a job. Therefore, I tried to search a job one step below of my qualification. Based on the question, don't you feel you are overqualified?, how should I respond?
2007-01-28 14:57:56 · 21 answers · asked by smah 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I may be over qualified but does that prevent me from being qualified for the position that I am applying for? I would think what matters here is that if I am qualified to do the job we are discussing. What makes most of those people ask the question is their fear that if they hire you, you will become bored and start looking for something that meets your qualifications.. they are afraid you will leave early and they have to fill the job again soon. To them I would say this... Yes you are correct, I am qualified as a lecturer and most definately I would like to be considered for a post on that level, howerver, I am applying for this post at this moment so that I can become a part of the university and serve it in any way that I can. If it means being a janitor then I would consider it. I do not mind starting at a position that is a bit lower than my qulifications provided that there is room for growth.. just let me start somewhere that I can be of help and lets go from there.. remember, you must tell them what they want to hear and convince them that you are sincere.. Good luck
2007-01-28 15:13:17 · answer #1 · answered by J. W. H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason why they ask you that is bc they are afraid you don't value yourself like your suppose to and that could represent a negative point for the company. Whould you hire someone with more experience and more qualifications for a job that doesn't require as much? In case your are hired, the chances of you not being satisfied with your job or compensation is bigger than for someone that has just what the job requires. Trust me, I've been through the same situation. Therefore I recomend you to give yourself more value and finding a job on your level will be a lot easier. The ski is the limit and the more you persue the closer you will be to achieve your goals.
But if you want an answer to that question.. "Yes I do, but becuase I'm sure I can highly contribute to your company and grow rapidly in this job, soon enough my qualifications and many more that I might eventually gain in the near future will make this job and my experience a perfect fit".
2007-01-28 15:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by reeftanksforall.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sense is that if they ask that question they're just looking for an excuse not to hire you. Think about it -- if they can get an "overqualified" person for the pay they're offering, why wouldn't they jump at the chance? As for your response, just be honest. Tell them you need the job and your "overqualification" is a plus, not a minus, as far as they're concerned. Maybe they think that you won't stay on the job for very long because you'll be bored or get a better offer. This is where your resume comes in handy. If you can show that you can hold down a job for better than a year at a time, they should have no issue with this. If all else fails, mention they'd be lucky to get you, and if they're not interested, then ask them to kindly stop wasting your time.
2007-01-28 15:05:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say, "no, I think I might just be qualified enough to be the best man for the job. I need the job and would not be trying to get it if I thought I was to far above it. Schooling is great but until you have actually done the job, I feel that is where you get your real education and experience."
2007-01-28 15:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The interviewer is most likely concerned you will grow bored or find another job and leave the position into which you were just hired.
You should try to assure them you want the job and list reasons why you specifically will want to stay with them if they hire you.
You should consider the reasons you would prefer to work for them than their competitors or other nearby opportunities. If you can't think of any, perhaps you SHOULD reconsider.
Make them feel comfortable with you.
2007-01-28 15:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by tabulator32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your answer should be about why you want the position - and that your love IS for being a contract officer -or whatever part of the job you think you will enjoy.
Your education should be looked over if this is the job you really WANT or want to love.
2007-01-28 15:03:58 · answer #6 · answered by mttorley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be honest ! Just agree and say, YES, I am overqualified which means I can "totally" do the job and you can benefit that much more from my experience. That's how I got my job as they said it showed I was really confident in myself. Good Luck !
2007-01-28 15:07:14 · answer #7 · answered by HJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lecturer post has advantages to expand my public speaking skills. What they want to know is you will stay until something better within the company comes along and you won't bail out on them. So, think of the reasons this position wil work for you.
2007-01-28 15:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by Theresa B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowadays jobs are hard to find in the always developing economy that has taken over our country. A job is a job, as long as I can do the best job I can do, should that even matter?
2007-01-28 15:03:39 · answer #9 · answered by Slifer! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could explain that you are hopeful that once you've worked at this job for a while, the company will have the confidence in you to consider you for a higher level position-should one become available.
2007-01-28 15:10:48 · answer #10 · answered by Tanyaqt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋