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How to Overcome ‘Overqualified’
Presented By: Brenda Cody, M.S.
www.Career3D.com Brenda@Career3D.com 720.213.8743
Today’s Objectives
n What Does ‘Overqualified’ Really Mean?
n Job Search Strategies
n Cover Letter and Resume Strategies
n Interview Strategies
www.Career3D.com Brenda@Career3D.com 720.213.8743
What Does ‘Overqualified’ Really Mean?
Code For:•Too much experience
•Too old
•Too much
•Too much education
•Not the right fit
www.Career3D.com Brenda@Career3D.com 720.213.8743
What Does ‘Overqualified’ Really Mean?
What are they thinking?:• Bored too quickly - Leave as soon as you can • Set in your ways, aren’t flexible or adaptable• Looking to retire• You’ll ↑ health-care costs• Won’t be happy w/salary• Incompatible w/co & environ
www.Career3D.com Brenda@Career3D.com 720.213.8743
Job Search Strategies - 1
• Understand your transferrable skills –problems you solve
• Network with someone on inside
• Do everything possible to ‘get a meeting’
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Job Search Strategies - 2
Your • Understand & Communicate your Brand
• Freelance, Contract, Temp/Temp to Hire
• Have on-line presence
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Cover Letter & Resume Strategies
Customize for each position/opportunity:
• Focus on accomplishments, not responsibilities –but don’t go overboard listing everyaccomplishment
• Omit inapplicable skills/accomplishments
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Cover Letter & Resume Strategies
• Emphasize teamwork
• Use a hybrid resume format
Caution: Don’t ‘dumb down’ resume oromit important items
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Interview Strategies - 1
Your Do’s:
• Prepare why you’re perfect candidate: exp, skills, accomplishments, enthusiasm – but don’t go overboard
• Focus on what employer needs, not every skill you bring
• Be completely flexible about salary
• Clarify their concerns
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Interview Strategies - 2
Your Don’t:• Say you can’t get position at your previous level
• Intimidate/be condescending to younger/non-scientist recruiter/hiring manager
• Let conversation stay in past: past titles, past salaries –stay current and future oriented on strengths, abilities
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Interview Strategies - 3
Your If you’re told you’re overqualified:• Not overqualified – fully qualified, able to hit the ground running
• Experience can be a good thing – understanding big picture, not repeating mistakes
• Indicate you’ve always wanted to work in industry or for company and willing to take lower position to do it
• If they’re worried you’ll leave, emphasize previous longevity
• Offer to work on a trial basis or stay for XX months
www.Career3D.com Brenda@Career3D.com 720.213.8743
Interview Strategies - 4
Your Ask direct questions:
• “What else do you need to hear to be convinced I’m the best person for the job?”
• “Do you have any concerns about my ability to do this job?”
• “What is the next step in the process?”
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Final Thoughts
Your Motivation, drive and fit are more important than experience
Don’t look for the label, focus on value you provide
People hire people they like… so be likeable
www.Career3D.com Brenda@Career3D.com 720.213.8743
What We Covered
Your n What Does ‘Overqualified’ Mean?
n Job Search Strategies
n Cover Letter and Resume Strategies
n Interview Strategies
www.Career3D.com Brenda@Career3D.com 720.213.8743
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