overqualified (Meaning)

overqualified

having more education, training, or experience than a job calls for

Despite her remarkable qualifications, she was deemed overqualified for the entry-level position.
The company passed on an exceptional candidate because they were considered overqualified for the role.
Jason's extensive management experience left him overqualified for the customer service position he applied for.
The university had to adjust its hiring process to avoid attracting overqualified applicants.
She knew she was overqualified but accepted the job offer because she valued the stability it provided.
The hiring manager was hesitant to interview the overqualified applicant, fearing they would be difficult to retain.
The job market was tough, and many overqualified workers were settling for lower-paying positions.
Sarah was forced to suppress her true abilities, lest she appear overqualified for the administrative assistant role.
The company's policy made it difficult for overqualified individuals to secure employment at their desired level.
The overqualified employee often felt unchallenged and frustrated in their current role.

having more education, training, or experience than a job calls for

seasoned, ace, practised, skillful,skilled, expert, veteran, competent, proficient, capable

inexperienced, inept, unqualified, unskilled, poor,incompetent, unfit, unprepared,unfitted, untrained

Despite her remarkable qualifications, she was deemed overqualified for the entry-level position.

The company passed on an exceptional candidate because they were considered overqualified for the role.

Jason's extensive management experience left him overqualified for the customer service position he applied for.

The university had to adjust its hiring process to avoid attracting overqualified applicants.