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You applied for a job that requires a Bachelors Degree and has four years experience while you have Masters or PhD and got more than experience needed, you wasn’t hired.

Did you know that applying for a job which you are too qualified can keep you landing a certain job? If you are aware of their intentions why don’t employers hire too qualified individuals, you’ll be able to have an effective job search and you will avoid rejections as well.

Money Problems – Three years ago, a man named, Charlotte Tomic moved to Florida, she tried to apply for junior public relations positions since there’s no available for senior professional positions. The employers weren’t enthusiastic of her exceptional resume.

Tomic stated that even though the job was offered and she was willing to take it, it’s still isn’t enough.

People work for one major reason – money. You may be okay with minimal salary but in the future you would find something that would fit your expertise plus pays high amount of salary. Definitely, you would leave your low salary job and transfer to the high paying one. This is why employers won’t hire you.
There are other Issues Concerned such as, these 3 questions asked by hiring entities themselves, derived from the book entitled “Unlock the Hidden Job Market: Six Steps to a Successful Search When Times Are Tough,” co-authored by Duncan Mathison.

1.      Does the person have the ability and skills to do the job?

2.      Is the applicant motivated to do the job in that it meets her needs, interests and values?

3.      How will this candidate fit into the group, the organizational structure and culture?

Having a lot of competitors may keep you from acquiring that job as well. You must also overcome your fears.

Ford Kanzler of El Granada, California was an overqualified applicant but he used that “flaw” to get hired. He admitted he was too qualified but for that reason he is absolutely competent to do the job and they could work together. He got the job and worked for quite sometime. Furthermore, it’s good to show how motivated you are even you’re too qualified for the position.
Polishing your Resume- Your resume must fit your employer’s requirements. Changing certain address can help such as using “Project Team Leader” instead of “Manager”, cutting years of expertise, decreasing terms and trainings.