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Candidates are described as overqualified when they are skilled or educated beyond the requirements for the role. However, having lots of education or experience does not necessarily make a candidate overqualified. The key is whether that education or experience is relevant to the role. If not, they are really starting at the same level as any other candidate. It is also very important to steer clear of any age discrimination when determining if candidates are overqualified.
Simply having worked for a long period of time does not automatically make an applicant overqualified. If employers are looking for certain skills and experience, you might think that a candidate exceeding their expectations would be snapped up, but many organisations are reluctant to consider overqualified candidates.
One of the most common reasons cited is a fear that the candidate will expect a higher salary in exchange for their qualifications. The other is an assumption that the candidate is only using this role as a placeholder and will leave as soon as a better opportunity presents itself — this is a particular worry in the current job market, with many candidates agreeing to take any job purely to avoid unemployment.
Employers may also have concerns that an overqualified candidate would not be challenged or fully engaged in the role and become unproductive and unhappy. One disgruntled employee can then have a knock-on effect on the rest of the team.
After all, they should be working for you because they want to, not because they have to. Most likely your job will just be a placeholder until they find the job they really want. However, with overqualified candidates, make sure to spend time exploring their goals for the future.
What does success look like to them for their careers? Based on their answers, do you think your company offers them a good path to achieving their goals? If not, chances are that you will be their stepping stone not their final destination. Your company may offer quality of life that the overqualified job applicant cannot get from a larger company or a more demanding position.
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