Can one be overqualified for an associate position by years of experience? Forum

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Can one be overqualified for an associate position by years of experience?

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Nov 24, 2023 6:14 am

Or is that not a thing?
(in accordance with the job description have more years of experience than asked for)

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Re: Can one be overqualified for an associate position by years of experience?

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:35 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Fri Nov 24, 2023 6:14 am
Or is that not a thing?
(in accordance with the job description have more years of experience than asked for)
Yes. If they're looking to hire a junior or mid-level and you have 20 years of experience, they probably won't hire you for the position even if you're great.

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Re: Can one be overqualified for an associate position by years of experience?

Post by Anonymous User » Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:15 pm

This is 100% a thing.

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