I frequent several work-at-home mom message boards, and one of the things I hear frequently is many are being turned down for a job because they're, quote, "overqualified." How can you be "over" qualified? In my mind, you're either qualified, or you're not.
Unfortunately, that's not how many employers see it. They fear overqualified applicants will become bored with the work quickly and quit, and there goes their invested time in training. Or, alternately, overqualified applicants will find a better job and jump ship, leaving the employer high and dry.
No matter what the reason, it seems singularly cruel to be told you're overqualified for a position, when you're desperate for work.
But there may be a way to get past this roadblock. I found a great article by Ann Hartter at SavingAdvice.com. It's
"You're Overqualified": How to Beat the One-Liner and Get the Job. Read and it be prepared the next time you're told, "I'm sorry, but you're overqualified for this position."
