Overqualified

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈkwɔːlɪfaɪd/
adjective

Having more skills, qualifications or experience than what is needed for a job.

I got rejected from the job because they thought I was overqualified.
Visual representation of "overqualified" - Having more skills, qualifications or experience than what is needed for a job.

Often appears as...

  • deemed overqualified
  • considered overqualified
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Job Mismatch

Implies that the job doesn't fully utilize the applicant's skills, which may lead to dissatisfaction.

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He was overqualified, fearing he might soon lose interest in the routine tasks.
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Undervalued Feeling

Can suggest that the employer worries the applicant may feel underappreciated or bored.

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The team worried Jane would feel overqualified and undervalued in the entry-level position.
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Salary Expectations

Employers may assume that overqualified candidates expect higher pay than offered.

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Mark was overqualified and the company couldn't meet his expected salary.
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