IF YOU ARE OVERQUALIFIED FOR A JOB, WHY SHOULD YOU EVEN CONSIDER APPLYING FOR IT?

Consider the following scenario: you have heard of a position for which you are overqualified, and you are contemplating whether or not to contact the person in charge of recruiting. The employment market is not improving at a rate that is sufficient, and you have been unemployed for a sufficient amount of time, during which time the pressure of your commitments has been pressing down on your shoulders. Following your examination of the job description, you are certain that you possess the abilities necessary to be able to easily fulfill the requirements of the hiring manager. Therefore, why not submit an application? It is important to take into consideration the following factors while comparing the benefits and drawbacks of actually applying for the position: To begin, would you be able to reduce the expectations you have about the direction your work will take? 2. When you take on a role that does not require you to employ all of your talents, will you still be able to feel content and achieve happiness? 3. Are you able to deal with the monetary disparity that results from their salary? If all of these questions have been answered in the affirmative, then you should think about one more question: will you feel as like you are taking a step backwards in your career? If the transfer would be a little bit lower on the career ladder than you would desire, then you would be doing yourself (as well as the company) a favor by continuing your job hunt elsewhere. If you do determine that the position is something that you might work with as an overqualified candidate, you need to be prepared to address specific issues with the hiring manager. If you do not, you will not be able to go on to the interview stage. This may be done via the use of a cover letter that is effectively written and emphasizes the following points: To begin, the salary is one of the key aspects that will be brought to the attention of the person in charge of recruiting. This means that the amount of compensation is not determined by the actual talents that the applicant has, but rather by the skills that are demanded of the candidate. The expectation of employers is that this will be the case. For instance, if you are a physician who is looking for a part-time job at McDonald’s, do you believe that you can expect to earn the same amount of money as a physician even if you are working as a burger flipper? Because you are interested in the job, you should make it clear to the person in charge of recruiting that you are willing to negotiate the wage from the beginning of the process. 2. The recruiting manager will also be concerned about how serious you will be about the employment, which is another issue that they will have. Even if it is true that you are only interested in the work because you need to pay your bills, the worst thing you could say could be that you are only interested in it because you have to pay your debts. It is quite unlikely that employers will be interested in recruiting an employee if they believe that they will be required to find a replacement for you in the near future when you depart for a more advanced career, particularly if you are overqualified for the position. Please include a detailed explanation of the reasons why you believe this job is a good match for your long-term goals. Several examples of this include the following: you have a strong desire to remain with the company for an extended period of time with the expectation of advancing your career, your previous experience would be a good match for the position that is being offered, and you believe that this position is less stressful than your previous positions, which would allow you to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life. By following these guidelines, you will ensure that the hiring manager does not neglect your application and will demonstrate to them that you have given careful consideration to both the positive and negative aspects of the situation. by making an investment in a lifetime of prosperity, A. Roberts, Angela www.craresources.com