Is Being Overqualified for a Job Stopping You From Getting Hired?

Video Description

If you keep hearing you’re overqualified for a job, it's stopping you from getting hired. And, it’s usually not about your skills, it’s about your positioning. In this video, I break down: What Overqualified for a job REALLY Means Hiring managers often worry that you’ll: - get bored and leave - expect a higher salary - struggle reporting to someone younger - outgrow the role quickly None of this is a qualification issue, it’s a messaging issue. Why This Happens to Mid-Career Professionals Most experienced candidates use resumes that read like a career history, not a targeted brand story. If your resume still highlights VP-level work while you’re applying for director roles, hiring managers assume: - you don’t actually want the job - you’re “too senior” - you’ll move on fast It’s a positioning problem, not a capability problem. How to Fix Your Positioning: 1️⃣ Get Clear on Your Target Role Stop applying to everything. Focus your message. 2️⃣ Reframe Your Experience Highlight what’s relevant, not what makes you look above the role. 3️⃣ Control the Story in Interviews Address the elephant in the room. Explain why you genuinely want this level and this role. ✨ Real Client Example: Genevieve After tightening her positioning and updating her resume + LinkedIn: - she attracted aligned roles - landed a director-level role in 32 days - received a 50% pay increase She stopped hearing “overqualified” and started hearing “you’re hired.” 📌 Your Next Step If “overqualified” keeps coming up, it’s time to fix your positioning not your experience. 📥 Download the free Master Your Mid-Career Job Search: https://bit.ly/41eGfKE 📞 Book a Get-Hired Strategy Call: https://bit.ly/49rv433 Follow for weekly updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachwithdanielle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellebradley1/