This topic is often discussed by job seekers and employers. Some may say this is not possible however, in my experience, this is definitely a reasonable proposition.

First, a little background on me:

I am Business Development Specialist with considerable experience in:

• Sales Operations • Client Management • Mortgage Banking • Information Technologies • Strategic Marketing

An aggressive, military disciplined professional equipped with the all the core competencies to have turn-key impact on new business production, sales and profitability.

How can one be overqualified for a job? Here’s my stance on the subject,

I took an entry level job several years ago at a local Savings Bank as a Customer Service Representative. During my interview, the hiring manager mentioned that I may be overqualified for this position. I laughed and said “I don’t think it's possible to be overqualified for a job”.

6 months later, after being fired for the first time in my life, I realized that being overqualified for a job is not only possible but potentially hazardous. Here's why.

It is difficult for more experienced individuals, or myself at least, to focus strictly on the job details in the entry level job description. My primary job function at the bank was to handle simple customer’s phone inquiries about their bank account(s), mobile banking and online banking issues. I often found myself vearing into other job duties such as Information Technologies, primarily on IT security and preventing debit and credit card theft. I am very knowledgeable in this arena with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a strong working knowledge of most modern technologies.

I was written up multiple times for providing information to customers on how to prevent credit / debit card theft. Approximately 33% of the calls we received were disputes for unauthorized card charges. I felt that is was a strong value add to educate customers on how this happens. In fact I published an article in regards which you can find here: https://medium.com/@kevinpora/been-a-victim-of-debit-credit-card-fraud-42de7f4c8ba1

My supervisor often called me into her office and replayed the recorded calls telling me that the conversation should have stopped at point A. I went in to point B, C and D mind you with very well educated advice which provided a high level of customer service in my opinion.

I'm also well-versed in mortgage lending and tended to give advice on loan details which arose in discussion.

My primary job function was to troubleshoot the caller’s, problem hang up, answer the next call, quickly troubleshoot the issue, hang up, next, hang up, etc.

I am a quality versus quantity guy by nature. This job demanded high quantity with bare minimal quality.

To summarize, I came up with a little catch phrase. “You cannot fit a well-rounded object into a simple square”. Try all you like, it just won't work...

Me being a well-rounded professional with a diverse skill-set just didn't fit into my cubicle.

So yes, it is very reasonable for one to be overqualified for a position.

I have a problem because I have gone to college for 3 years and am now considered over qualified for entry level positions and have sporadic job history because I have mainly worked on a farm. I have found that it is almost impossible to find a job because of these problems. Can anyone please direct me in the right direction..

I've been looking for work since October of 2017 and had no luck. Appears as though I'm too overqualified. Any experience in this area?

After being downsized due to restructuring, the last several interviews I've been on tell me I'm 'overqualified'. My current response for them wasting my time for pulling me into an interview already knowing my background...."If I'm overqualified, then I'm succeed at the position". I mean..come on...overqualified...or am just to old for the position you are looking to fill??? Frustrated!

I have been looking for a permanent job since my last job merged with another company and laid everyone off. I have a fantastic resume, I also have an MBA and BA in Accounting. With my education and experience, I am either over qualified for a staff positions, or under qualified for a management position. At any rate, I always make it to the final cut, but I am never picked. I was a finalist 4 times this month. Please do not tell me I should be proud to be picked 2 out of 500 to 1000 people. If you are not first ,you are last when it comes to jobs. I did a background check on myself, and it comes back clean and fantastic; I have great references and recommendation letters. I also dress professional.I ware quality tailor fitted suits to the interviews. I have even did a Temp assignment to prove my worth. At Diamond Resort, they loved my work, and I made a 2 week project turn into a 3 month assignment. However, when I applied to open positions, they do not pick up. The only think I can think is the problem is I am little over-weight, and it is a lookism issue. I am happy with how I look, However, I went on a on a diet anyways for health reasons. Just maybe, it will improve my looks. I do not know what to do? I feel defeated and depressed and close to being broke.

So, I've been encouraged to apply for 2 positions in HR after they discouraged me from applying for a support role. I am over qualified for one if the positions however they filled both without even interviewing me. My issue is the fact that I was heavily ENCOURAGED to apply for these positions then treated like I was complete stranger. Did i succumb to the finnesse of the recruiter or are they jerking me around?? Funny thing is that this has happened to me on multiple occasions. Im trying my hardest not to blame it on my racism but it seems to be a deciding factor.

Im tired of going on job interviews and they tell me I have too much experience. Like how is that possible it's aggravating and I feel like its discrimination when the hire someone with no experience over a person with experience

Hi need some advice. I have been looking out for job in recruitment since June 2017 till date.I apply,out 100 application I get a phone call or with good luck get an onsite interview but later get a reply I am over qualified or my experience just doesn't suit the requirement. So, wanted to know what all are the other professions I can try.

I did not expect the economy to be so poor in Florida still. I don't care what the mayor says about job growth and "unqualified people" not getting hired. I am over qualified in my area, there are no jobs because companies are not seeing revenue due to low inflation. Dont get me wrong, billions of dollars are being spent on more high rise apartments and College expansions. Where are the kids going to work? New Tampa Bay Bucs Stadium?

It has come to my attention that my years of experience and education have placed me outside of

It has come to my attention that my years of experience and education has placed me I in an awkward position in obtaining work. As one potential employer review my resume and interviewed me, he came to conclude that I more capable of running his company, than he was and I was overqualified. This has been a running theme for me finding work.