As above really.
I need a job I apply for the vacancies which I have the necessary skills & qualifications for (ok and some where I believe I can do the job but am trying it on a bit). Being turned down because I don't have the necessary experience I can take. Why the hell to companies & local authorities turn people down for being 'over qualified'. If I am prepared to do the job whats the problem? OK if I prove to be ridiculously good at the job promote me but turning someone down because their qualifications & experience are 'too good' is surely something only the British can do.
Please tell me that I'm not missing something obvious.
Its generally because of a fear that you are probably looking for something more senior in the long run, and would only end up leaving once you get the job you really want.
or you would get bored easily with the role...
It costs a company money to advertise a job.
It costs to employ someone
It costs to train someone
So do you take someone
a) Over qualified and will jump ship at the soonest oppertunity. Probably has issues with the pay structure and will not take kindly to being told what to do because they have previously been in positions of authority.
b) Is appropriately qualified or even under qualified who will work their arse off for the job and has every intention of being loyal.
It a consideration at least
Don't worry Richie - I was turned down by Glasgow LEA for being 'too smartly dressed'!
Suited and booted is the usual for interviews where I come from, clearly not on the west coast of Scotland....
I think they were clutching at straws to decide between the top few candidates...
Its generally because of a fear that you are probably looking for something more senior in the long run, and would only end up leaving once you get the job you really want.
Surely to some extent or another that is what everyone is aiming for? In the days when companies & organisations offered job security, pensions etc that argument would hold true but in the current climate and the prevalence of fixed term contracts & freelance work people are forced by the system to work in the short term.
Also your only going to get the job your looking for if you have a reference from your current employer
a) Over qualified and will jump ship at the soonest oppertunity. Probably has issues with the pay structure and will not take kindly to being told what to do because they have previously been in positions of authority.
I do know people who have problems with their positions in the hierarchy but they tend to be people who don't have a life outside work.
If your only offering short term contracts where is the loyalty coming from?
Who mentioned short term contracts?
Thats a different matter.
"over-qualified" people are likely to quickly become bored with their new lowly job, maybe not put as much effort in as "it's an easy job", might not like being bossed around etc.
They're only asusmptions and aren't a reflection of the inidividual candidate but it's probably what the interviewers are worried about.