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How to Overcome ‘Overqualified’ Presented By: Brenda Cody, M.S. www.Career3D.com [email protected] 720.213.8743

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How to Overcome ‘Overqualified’

Presented By: Brenda Cody, M.S.

www.Career3D.com [email protected] 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 [email protected] 720.213.8743

What Does ‘Overqualified’ Really Mean?

Code For:•Too much experience

•Too old

•Too much

•Too much education

•Not the right fit

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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

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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

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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

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What We Covered

Your n What Does ‘Overqualified’ Mean?

n Job Search Strategies

n Cover Letter and Resume Strategies

n Interview Strategies

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Thank You! – Questions?

Your Sign up for a Complimentary Consultation:

Send me an email with ‘NC Bio Tech’ in the subject line

Brenda Cody, M.S. ツ[email protected]

www.Career3D.com [email protected] 720.213.8743