You have located a job posting for the ideal position, but your extensive relevant experience might make you appear overqualified.
Don’t panic.
To land this job, you need to overcome possible objections an employer might have about hiring you and use the situation to your advantage.
Read on to uncover how to position yourself for a job you may be overqualified for.
An employer may be thrilled to hire an applicant who can easily do the job for the salary offered. However, many employers have reservations about hiring these types of job applicants.
When preparing your resume for a position you are overqualified for, imagine you were the hiring manager making the hiring decision; what would your views be about an overqualified candidate?
What are the benefits of hiring overqualified candidates?
They require little training and have extensive, proven experience and knowledge of accomplishing things.
On the downside, they may get bored quickly and jump ship. Loyalty to the company will not be a priority, and they will take another job at the drop of a better offer.
Another question they may ask is why a seemingly overqualified candidate would be willing to settle for a position that is less than they are capable of. They could view other candidates as more willing to work harder and prove themselves to keep their jobs.
Focus on the Benefits of Hiring You
To properly position yourself, you must focus on your strengths and how the company will benefit. Many employers would welcome an applicant with in-depth skills and experience, even if you are overqualified. Convince them you’ll fit into their organization. Your job is to effectively market yourself in a way that highlights these points.
Emphasize your history of loyalty and strong performance record at your previous jobs. This will show future employers your staying power, ending their worries about your stability while showing you will continue to work hard.
Highlight the advantages of hiring someone with extensive experience. Stress your ability to transition smoothly and require little supervision. Emphasize your desire to find a long-term position where you can grow with the position as needed.
By emphasizing your valuable strengths, you will position yourself as an excellent candidate for any job, even those you may be overqualified for.
Have you been in this situation before? How did you handle the objections to land the job you wanted?
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