Being “overqualified” can be a roadblock to winning the job you want – unless you know how to overcome your prospective employer’s objections. We must understand that gone are the days when we used to sit in your bathrobe and slippers on a Sunday morning, scan the classifieds over a hot steamy cup, and click off the jobs that were “beneath” you? Finding the job is the point of the process, not stroking the ego. Remember that being labeled “overqualified” won’t make the house payment or feed the 401k. You should know how to overcome your prospective employer’s objections. Here are five tips for overcoming the “overqualified” label. For more job search advice, check out JobConcierge.com
1. You need to show that you have the skills and the desire to do the job. The interviewer wants to be sure you won’t burn out too fast or immediately be looking to your next career move. Communicate your desire. If you have concerns that the employer may think you’re a bit too experienced for the job you’re seeking, come prepared. Bring a list of the reasons why you believe you’re the right fit for this particular job.
2. Downplay the resume. Remember that it’s normal to talk about your qualifications and accomplishments but more importantly try focus on the teamwork and cooperative efforts that made it possible. Highlight skill sets such as being able to focus, dependability, commitment and clarity. Always try and point out how you will benefit from the position and how it will add to your professional career.
3. Remember stars may get the first dibs on promotions but It rarely works out – stars have special skills, and tend to get frustrated when the masses can’t do what they did – whether it’s make more widgets, close more sales and yes – hit the jumper off the double baseline screen with amazing consistency. Role players, on the other hand, often make terrific coaches – and managers. . Project yourself as a role player. Don’t come across as someone who wants to come in and rethink the game. That can be a real turnoff.
4. Don’t totally abandon your salary target goal, but prepare to be flexible . . . and know going in to the interview what your bottom line is. If you’re as good as you think you are, your salary will catch up to your qualifications. So be flexible on salary.
5. Be appreciative. Remember you made it past a major hurdle when you got in the door for the interview. Repay the courtesy with expressed admiration for the company and respect for the interviewer for his or her discernment and openness to consider you. If your interviewer believes by the end of your discussion that you really do want to work there and genuinely intend to make a contribution, then you may very well have just the qualifications he was seeking. For best industry job boards and best recruiters and headhunters in each industry, check out JobConcierge.com
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