In many situations, you may be considered by some employers to be overqualified for a position. In these types of cases, often the employer will not consider you as a potential candidate for a particular position – even though the employer knows that you will be able to perform the job duties. Why? Well, the employer may think that you will not stay in that position for long – and thus, the company will have to spend further money so that they can hire and train someone else to replace you. Additionally, the potential employer may – falsely – believe that you will not take the job seriously.
What then can you do to overcome these beliefs? Read on to discover some tips on how to handle these types of situations:
* Communicate to your potential employer that you are really serious about the position. For instance, you can explain that this current position will help your long-term career goals with the company - or you can mention the fact that the position will allow you to learn valuable new skills that will help the next phase of your career.
* Let your potential employer know that you are ready for a change. For instance, while a previous position may have offered a high salary, competitive benefits, and a ‘flashy’ job title, perhaps this same job took up so much of your time that you had zero time left for yourself and/or your family. Thus, you should definitely inform your employer about your readiness to achieve a better work/life balance in a new position.
* Ensure that your enthusiasm and interest in the job position shines through. Your potential employer will be able to detect your genuine sincerity and interest in the available position.
* Focus more on your personality and team player abilities. If your personality shows that you will fit in with the other employees at a particular organization, the HR department at the company will be more likely to hire you.
* Show that you are knowledgeable about the latest technologies or methodologies that apply to your field of work. By doing so, you demonstrate that you are able to learn quickly and that you do not utilize outdated methods for completing tasks.
* Demonstrate your employment loyalty to your potential employers. Again, as many employers believe that you will accept a better job offer soon after you are hired, showing that you value loyalty is important. Of course, you can show your employment loyalty by sharing how long you worked with your previous employers.
* Communicate that your values are in line with the company’s mission statement and values. Ensure that you cite specific examples to make the maxium impact.
Above all, remember that if you do happen to have an exceptional resume, do realize that while many employers may be hesitant to hire you because of your qualifications, there are many other companies that would be more than willing to have you on their team. In other words then, you should be persistent in your job search, and not let any type of rejection hamper your spirits.
Larisa Redins is a full time writer and editor with degrees in both Arts and Biological Science. She writes about career issues and other topics for a variety of international websites, magazines, and businesses.
What then can you do to overcome these beliefs? Read on to discover some tips on how to handle these types of situations:
* Communicate to your potential employer that you are really serious about the position. For instance, you can explain that this current position will help your long-term career goals with the company - or you can mention the fact that the position will allow you to learn valuable new skills that will help the next phase of your career.
* Let your potential employer know that you are ready for a change. For instance, while a previous position may have offered a high salary, competitive benefits, and a ‘flashy’ job title, perhaps this same job took up so much of your time that you had zero time left for yourself and/or your family. Thus, you should definitely inform your employer about your readiness to achieve a better work/life balance in a new position.
* Ensure that your enthusiasm and interest in the job position shines through. Your potential employer will be able to detect your genuine sincerity and interest in the available position.
* Focus more on your personality and team player abilities. If your personality shows that you will fit in with the other employees at a particular organization, the HR department at the company will be more likely to hire you.
* Show that you are knowledgeable about the latest technologies or methodologies that apply to your field of work. By doing so, you demonstrate that you are able to learn quickly and that you do not utilize outdated methods for completing tasks.
* Demonstrate your employment loyalty to your potential employers. Again, as many employers believe that you will accept a better job offer soon after you are hired, showing that you value loyalty is important. Of course, you can show your employment loyalty by sharing how long you worked with your previous employers.
* Communicate that your values are in line with the company’s mission statement and values. Ensure that you cite specific examples to make the maxium impact.
Above all, remember that if you do happen to have an exceptional resume, do realize that while many employers may be hesitant to hire you because of your qualifications, there are many other companies that would be more than willing to have you on their team. In other words then, you should be persistent in your job search, and not let any type of rejection hamper your spirits.
Larisa Redins is a full time writer and editor with degrees in both Arts and Biological Science. She writes about career issues and other topics for a variety of international websites, magazines, and businesses.
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