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Overqualified
I just got a phone call saying I was overqualified for a job that I was super excited about and almost certain that I was going to get.
Job searching can be really discouraging. Sometimes I just want to say, "Hi, I'm capable of doing this. I'm willing to work hard. Please allow me to exchange a service for some earnings."
I don't really need any advice or anything. I just wanted to rant a little.
Please pass the ice cream.
Re: Overqualified
I hear you! Sometimes I think being in my "mid-career" is a hindrance. I'm willing to do monotonous work!
Going with your tag line, mine would be "Allow me exchange a service for some 401k"
That's my dealbreaker for the next job. No more of this "you can do a Roth on your own" plan. I feel as though I do admin work all day as it is, but it's not my job title. Grrrr. Then explaining the pay cut at my current job (got it when laid off... beggars can't be choosers), I wonder if I am a total no-no to some employers.
Did you speak to someone directly or did they leave a message? If you're incredibly interested in the job and they see you as overqualified, I think you have a case to make. If they left you a message, I think it's find to give a call back and reiterate that you are interested in the job, you believe the work will be fulfilling and challenging, and though they have reservations about you being overqualified, you would like the opportunity to interview for the position.
There's a school of thought that says there's no such thing as overqualified - you're either qualified to perform the tasks of the position or you're not. And if you want the job and feel it would be a good fit, that's what matters.
On another note, though, it could be that they're using the word "overqualified" to say, "We're not paying nearly what you're probably going to want." So salary might be an issue to discuss as well.
I had already had two interviews for the position. They told me I was overqualified when they told me their final decision, at which point I'm certain they had already told someone they had a job.
We had discussed pay. It wasn't what I wanted, but I was willing to take it because there was a lot of opportunity for advancement.
That sucks.
At my current job, I had several interviews, the first being over the phone with some corporate HR person. She kept telling me I wouldn't want this job because I'm overqualified and they'd never pay me enough for me to be able to accept the job - basically trying to convince me to give up on the position. I think I'm perfectly qualified, and the company ended up paying me exactly what I was making at my last job. When I told my current boss what that woman said, he rolled his eyes and said something like, "I hope she's not going around saying things like that to anybody else." I think some people just don't get it - besides, if an "overqualified" person was willing to take the job, isn't that EXACTLY who you SHOULD want to hire???
It's strange that lady thought you were overqualified for the position and you didn't.
I tried to look at it from their point of view. This position is with an extremely new business, and they told me that I would probably be promoted several times within the first few months. I was looking at the position as though I was applying for the end position, and I'm probably still a little overqualified.
They were looking for someone who was a great fit for the first position that they could train and groom to be perfect for the end position, and then they want that person to stay with their company for an extremely long time.
I'm almost certain they were thinking that I wouldn't be there as long as they want. And, there's a fairly good chance that they're right. It seems like a really fun job that would be a great experience with excellent connections. But, I'm not sure I would want to be with the company extremely long term.
I can understand why they went with someone less qualified. It still stinks, though. I'm certain that I have a lot to offer the company.