Four Ways To Shake The “Overqualified” Label

by Beverly Aarons 22. March 2010 07:18

When applying for jobs that you think you may be overqualified for, the first thing you need to do is change your perception of your qualifications. If you meet or exceed every requirement of the job, consider yourself highly qualified and present yourself in that way.
When writing your resume make sure that you focus on why this job is good for you and only focus on the skills that are relevant to the job’s needs. One of the biggest concerns of employers hiring “overqualified” candidates is that those people will not remain on the job for long. It’s your job as a candidate to convince them that you have strong incentives for remaining in the position in the long-term.
Fine-tune your resume so that is custom made for that particular job and the specific culture of that company. Try to use relevant keywords and phrases mentioned in the company’s ad or job description.
Do not lie about your work or salary history. Instead address possible salary issues by stating the salary range you are willing to accept in your cover letter. If employers are hesitant about you because of a previously high salary history, emphasize that your high salary was due to the longevity of your tenure at your previous places of employment, if that was in fact the case.

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