OVERQUALIFIED ?

You see an ad for a job you want and need; something that you used to do before you got promoted. How do you convince an employer to hire you even though you are overqualified?

Employers don’t want to hire you because they fear:
You are marking time until something better comes along.
You’ll get bored or will be unable to adjust to a lower rank and prestige.
You can’t afford a lower salary for a long period of time.
You’ll intimidate your peers and immediate supervisors.
You’ll take a slot from a developmental candidate.

So what do you say to convince them? Tell them:
You know that jobs at your level are not likely to open up locally and you don’t want to relocate.
You appreciate more work–life balance from a less demanding job.
Your financial needs have lessened and you can live comfortably on a lower salary.
You can help develop less experienced staff.
You bring valuable competitive knowledge and contacts.
You will get up to speed more quickly than a less experienced person.
You provide bench strength for senior and managerial roles.
You want job stability and you have had good tenure in your past jobs.

Peter Baskin CPC
PBaskin@Personnel-Associates.com
315-422-0070