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Discriminated against for being over qualified?

Teresa

Over the last three months I’ve applied for 3 roles, been thanked for my application, but told they won’t be going any further as I am ‘overqualified for the role’. One was for a charity with whom I have a personal connection, the other two were small - but growing - companies who I felt I could really help. I am now wondering how many others there have been who agreed with but didn’t voice this opinion.

I made it clear - or thought I’d made it clear - that I wanted to work locally, that I understood the role’s requirements and salary, and that I wanted to feel I was making a difference rather than just being a small cog in a big machine, but no joy. I’m now feeling, to be honest, discriminated against big-time!

I don’t want to have to have long commutes for the foreseeable future - yes there’s the pay and associated benefits but my wellbeing and quality of life is worth more to me. Any ideas on how to sell ‘being overqualified’ as a benefit to the employer?

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  • Hi Teresa although Keith's advice is very sound, I do understand how you feel as its hard not to take it personally sometimes.And there is considerable discrimination out there.I wonder if you are finding that agencies are the worst culprits - I have found, in recent years, that the more positive responses come from direct applications. Good luck with your search.
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  • Hi Teresa although Keith's advice is very sound, I do understand how you feel as its hard not to take it personally sometimes.And there is considerable discrimination out there.I wonder if you are finding that agencies are the worst culprits - I have found, in recent years, that the more positive responses come from direct applications. Good luck with your search.
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