2007-03-01 09:45:15 · 7 answers · asked by Norma S 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Sax Player has it right-- most employers are hesitant to employ someone who is obviously overqualified for the job because they are afraid the job is just a stopgap until the employee gets something that fits his/her skills set better-- and pays better.
Some employers also have the fear that an apparently overqualified applicant may have some hidden problem-- may be hard to get along with, or have some "skeleton" in his/her closet that they can't ask about, such as mental illness or some other issue. And so they may be hesitant to hire the applicant and open that can of worms.
If you are being turned down for jobs for which you are overqualified, then take the bull by the horns and address that issue: in your cover letter to the prospective employer, tell them why you are applying for a job that is apparently below your level of qualifications. Are you changing careers after having burned out on something else? Looking for a different kind of challenge? Whatever, can you try to give the employer some valid, positive reason why you are looking for a job below your qualification level?
Good luck.
2007-03-01 10:00:34 · answer #1 · answered by Karin C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sax player said it. The employer ultimately thinks that you are in a temporary bind and in short order will dump them so you can get back on track where you were 'happy' at before.
either create a new resume that dumbs down your positions and skills so you seem qualified for a position, or actually seem enthused about the position, (even if you know it may be short term) and really ask alot of questions about the job.
2007-03-01 17:55:06 · answer #2 · answered by brian c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason I will not except people who are over qualified for a job, is that they do not stay! as soon as a position becomes vacant that suits their qualifications, they leave! I have to then train another person to fill their position. Which is not only time consuming, but costs money! that I can ill afford to spare with to days tight cost schedules. Have a good day!
2007-03-01 17:59:06 · answer #3 · answered by wheeliebin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These employers don't want you working there because you are not using all your skills. That is why you are overqualified.
2007-03-01 17:49:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they want to find some one who is just qualified and will work for less pay than they should pay the person.
2007-03-01 17:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by JJK 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they are afraid that you will feel underpaid, unappreciated, find a better paying job and quit. Then they will have to start their job search all over again.
2007-03-01 17:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by Sax Player 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've wondered that, too. I guess they think you'll quit as soon as you find a better job.
2007-03-01 17:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋