In this economy, there is an abundance of extremely educated, intelligent and experienced candidates who are consistently overlooked for positions they are “overqualified” for. Don’t hide behind an anonymous form rejection letter. MORE

Contact Podcast Release Submit Article Resources Site Map Home Careers Cover Letters Interviewing Resume Help Age Bias Lifestyle Networking Entrepreneurs Franchising Retirement Start Ups Videos Related Posts Similar Posts No Related Post Finding Work Today Boomer Fitness Walk, Then Run Beginning Triathlete – Important Triathlon Training Tips Why Do You Need a Heart Rate Monitor? Overqualified is a bad label in more ways that you can think of. MORE

The words “you’re overqualified for this position” are frustrating. Why did the recruiter or hiring manager call you in for an interview if they felt you were overqualified? With the right resume and cover letter, you can beat the “overqualified” response. MORE

Your cover letter is your chance to showcase your particular talents and set yourself apart. Using an executive resume cover letter is the best way to get noticed right out of the gate. Be sure the structure of your executive resume cover letter is clean and neat. MORE

I know that by this time they have gone through the resumes/cover letters, and had to have seen my name. I really feel like my boss is trying to keep me as her assistant, but as I am graduating with a master’s this semester, I do not feel like this is what I should settle for, especially since I would then be way overqualified and I am currently doing the duties of the new position. MORE

I’m either overqualified or still don’t have enough experience, apparently even if paid training is advertised as part of the position. And you need engaging, compelling cover letters too. And maybe “acceptable” was just a bad choice of words in your letter — but if it’s not getting you a single interview, it’s worth considering that it might need another look.). This was originally published on October 26, 2012. MORE

Am I overqualified, under-qualified, or just right? I still feel like an entry level candidate, so I’ve been applying to entry level jobs–some that ask for the masters, most that just ask for a bachelor’s degree–and I don’t know if I’m under/overqualified. Thoughtful, truly customized cover letters are going to be your friend here. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. MORE

Potential Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired It means you have to have the perfect resume and cover letter, tailored for each position that you apply for, that easily shows that you have the background (or potential) for the position. MORE

About Me Contact Books Reviews Ask a Manager yes, you really should write a better cover letter March 7, 2011 Periodically I hear from readers who tell me that after they started approaching their cover letters differently, as I advise here , they started getting interviews. In fact, I recently promised a post explaining why a cover letter can matter so much. A good cover letter effectively conveys those qualities. MORE

I applied to a position at my alma mater which I didn’t get because they felt I was overqualified. The way to get hired there is going to be the same as it is for most jobs: Be a very strong match with what they’re looking for, and be able to convey that in your resume, cover letter, and interviews. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My employee alienated a coworker with her opinions about his personal tragedy. MORE

A reader writes: After submitting my resume and cover letter to the president and director of a major company for an executive assistant opportunity, I was contacted for a phone interview. I was getting the vibe that they thought I was overqualified for the position (a situation I’ve never been in). MORE

Use fewer pronouns (I,my,me) in your cover letter. Use rejection-response letters. Use external recommendations in cover letters. Address being overqualified before they ask. Prepare a cover story if you want to change careers. MORE

Here are three tips to avoid looking overqualified. Resume & Cover Letter advice career expert overqualified resume tipHave the experience but still can't get a job? Your resume may be looking a little too good. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. MORE

If you are a candidate who may be overqualified for a job you’re considering, think about making adjustments to your resume to help you get the job. Resume & Cover Letter advice career expert job overqualified resume searchTo get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. MORE

I call it the “hail mary” of the recruiting world when a job-seeker submits a resume for a particular role despite being vastly underqualified or overqualified. Overqualified and underqualified candidates are viewed essentially the same: as “non-fits.”. MORE

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In your search, however, you may have found the employers are reluctant to give you work because they know you’re overqualified. For this reason, explain your intentions in your cover letter since it’s often difficult to hide all of your previous experience. MORE

A new organizational structure can make sure that you are not labeled as “overqualified” and filtered out immediately. It may be illegal, but age discrimination exists in the hiring process, and the pace of technological change has only intensified the problem. MORE

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That being said, she’s still a very strong applicant — she has a solid research background and her cover letter demonstrates superior writing skills compared to many other applicants. Is that a way to say he thinks I am overqualified because I actually have the required skills? It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Interviewing a candidate who lied to my company five years ago. I am a hiring manager at a market research company. MORE

Conversely, applying for positions you are overqualified for will get you about the same results. Hiring managers are NERVOUS to hire overqualified people for one reason – they don’t want to risk that if they hire you now when something better comes along you will up and leave. MORE

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And have them look at your cover letter, too, while they’re at it! This may seem counterintuitive, but it can be the solution if (and only if) you are overqualified for the positions you are seeking. “ There are only two ways to live your life. MORE

Conversely, applying for positions you are overqualified for will get you about the same results. Hiring managers are NERVOUS to hire overqualified people for one reason – they don’t want to risk hiring you now and having you up and leave when a better job comes along. MORE

The thinking is that if you dumb it down, then you might get more interviews because you will no longer be overqualified for the positions you are applying for and thus not being interviewed. The better suggestion is to keep applying and handle your over qualifications in your cover letter. MORE

Also, be careful about considering yourself overqualified. Having a degree for a job that doesn’t require one (graduate or otherwise) doesn’t in and of itself make you overqualified. If you have education or experience doing A but you’re in a job doing B, your’e not overqualified. Cover letters for text boxes. I’ve uploaded my resume, but it also allows you to copy/paste text for a cover letter into a text box to be included. MORE

What do you do when employers tell you that you are overqualified? MORE

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Sometimes, you find yourself in the unenviable category of “ overqualified ” candidates when applying for a job. If you are interested in a position that you overqualify for, take a proactive stance and answer some common interviewer’s questions before they are asked. MORE

Did you spellcheck and proofread your resume and cover letter? Use fewer pronouns (I,my,me) in your cover letter. Use rejection-response letters. Use external recommendations in cover letters. Address being overqualified before they ask. MORE

Anyway, heres a "bakers dozen" of quality Job Search links from what reading I was able to get in this week: • How To Talk To A Recruiter • The hidden trend in the monthly jobs report and what it means for you • Changing Careers to Find Jobs • Cover Letters - Does Anybody Read Those Anymore? • MORE

Every now and then, a listing will ask for a headshot along with a résumé and cover letter, and it skeeves me out. Every now and then, a listing will ask for a headshot along with a résumé and cover letter, and it skeeves me out. MORE

We talked about: what to do if you’re overqualified. The segment is six and a half minutes and you can listen here: You may also like: if you’re not getting interviews, here’s how to fix your resume and cover letter how do background checks work? I was on public radio’s Marketplace Weekend again this weekend, taking more questions from listeners about job searching. This was a bonus round because we got so many questions from people the week before!) MORE

I’m either overqualified or still don’t have enough experience, apparently even if paid training is advertised as part of the position. And you need engaging, compelling cover letters too. And maybe “acceptable” was just a bad choice of words in your letter — but if it’s not getting you a single interview, it’s worth considering that it might need another look.). MORE

Should you really avoid “I” statements in a cover letter? I have a clarifying question about advice I have heard that seems to go against the examples of good cover letters on your site. The advice was to “avoid peppering your cover letter with ‘I’ statements” and touting your own value and to instead focus on the company’s needs. Is this advice sound, and if so how do you focus your letter on the company? MORE

For further reading, check out two of my latest articles 7 Things You Should Never Include on Your Resume and 5 Things You Should Never Say in Your Cover Letter. 3 Resume Tips To Avoid Appearing Overqualified. Over the years, I’ve had clients come to me and ask all kinds of questions about advice they’ve heard in regards to resume writing. Some advice was on point like the importance of personal branding, other advice was further off base. MORE

Still, I think if I put it in the cover letter, I may as well not apply at all for all the consideration they’re going to give me. If it’s entry-level, (a) they’re really unlikely to want to compromise on the role in this way, because they’re almost certainly going to have plenty of other qualified candidates who will be happy to do the work full-time, and (b) you sound like you’re overqualified for it anyway. MORE

So it’s up to you to communicate exactly what you want them to know through your cover letter, resume, and/or online presence. Check out these related articles: How To Edit Your Overqualified Resume. Overcome Being Overqualified For Part Time Work. MORE

5 – I Will Not Expect Too Much Of My First Job Most grads feel they’re overqualified for many of the entry-level jobs posted. Be very careful when writing cover letters, e-mails, and any other written word related to your job search. MORE

Mentioning a large raise in your cover letter. I’m working on some draft cover letters for my job search and I was wondering if it’s ever advisable to mention getting a significant raise (~8+%) after less than a year of employment, ideally to show how my work was valued at my company. However, I am afraid I am overqualified for many positions I’ve found, as I have a Bachelor’s degree (in a hard science). MORE

About Me Contact Books Reviews Ask a Manager things that aren’t good ideas #78 March 22, 2011 The reader who received the cover letter excerpted below described it as “things that make your heart break,&# and I have to agree. Thompsons cover letter get him an interview? MORE

We knew Fergus was highly overqualified for the position, but he said that he was looking or a role with less responsibility due to family issues, so we hired him. So, the deal with overqualified applicants is that in general you don’t want to decide for them what they would and wouldn’t be happy with — or at least, not without talking to them and hearing what they have to say. A reader writes: I’m a young professional working at a nonprofit. MORE

The idea is such a joke that there is now a book out by this name, Overqualified by Joey Comeau. Comeau writes cover letters to send with resumes, but they are not your run of the mill cover letters. The following is a guest post from careers writer, Brendan Cruickshank. + Instead, they are outrageous, MORE