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Rejected because I was overqualified โ€” what gives?

by Nadia LatiffยทOctober 29, 2025

Employers worry you'll leave quickly. I now address it proactively in cover letters: 'I'm intentionally narrowing my focus to X and see this role as a long-term fit because Y.' Reduced overqualified rejections.

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Comments (2)

Kit Wai68

Overqualified is employer-speak for we are afraid you will leave. Address the length-of-stay concern directly.

Ika Norli54

Writing why I want this specific role rather than a higher one is what moved the needle for me. Be specific.