OVER-QUALIFICATION NOT A BOON ALWAYS

OVER-QUALIFICATION NOT A BOON ALWAYS

Have you ever imagined that why companies don’t prefer over-qualified candidates?

If you have a plan to leave the company soon after joining, no companies will give you the job, why is it so?

The fact behind it is that- “It has been estimated that it costs 130 per cent of an employee’s salary to replace them”. So, each time someone leaves voluntarily, it costs the company money. Therefore, the main goal of the companies is to hire someone who will stick around. And logically they prefer candidates with just enough experience to get the job done. A good company doesn’t hesitate to spend if they know that their expenditure is not going to be a waste. Practically, we know that it is very tough to replace a new employer by their very well experienced employee. The company has to struggle for this. That’s why- “Precautions is better than cure.”

                One of main reason behind the discrimination of over-qualified candidates is theirs qualifications itself. It is sure that if you are more qualified you may get lot of opportunities and will not stick with a particular company for long time. The companies know it better so will keep you aside. If this is the reason behind your discrimination you need to clarify to the employee that why you will not leave the company if provided with other opportunities later. You need to be logical and open minded.

                Second reason behind the discrimination of over-qualified candidates may be the fact of budget-conscious. In order to hire an over-qualified candidate company needs to provide extra facilities and a suitable salary as well. Today, every company is looking to save a buck. They believe why over-pay when they can get it what they need for less. This is one of the reasons why most of the meritorious and high graded candidates remain jobless. You need to be flexible and be better aware about the situations.

HOW TO OVERCOME THIS TYPE OF SITUATION?

If you are not sure which are the reasons behind your disqualifications due to over-qualifications, just ask in the interview when you are told so- “what concerns you about my over-qualifications, sir?” And then reply politely why you will not ditch them for a better offer down-the-line. This will create logic to select you when you ask and listen. It will show that that how better you are listening to the employee and understanding him as well.

“What concerns you about my over-qualifications, sir?”

                It is really frustration when you are discriminated due to your experience in your subject. But if you will follow above tip you will at least have some chance to change the hiring manager’s mind. You are a job-seeker so you need to be business-of-one; you have to sell yourself to an employee. This means that you need to overcome objectives so you can get them to choose you. Use the advice above and the next time you are told you are over-qualified, you just might change hiring manager’s mind and get the job.