overqualify
verb (to be or seem too well-qualified for a job or position) as in strong fondness
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Example:Janine applied to several entry-level positions, but employers found her too overqualified for the roles.
Definition:A person with more skills and experience than needed for a specific job or position, making them seem overqualified.
From overqualified candidate
Example:Mark had to work as a junior manager despite having the skills of a senior executive, which created an overqualification gap.
Definition:The difference between the qualifications required for a job and the qualifications of an overqualified candidate, often leading to frustration or underutilization of skills.
From overqualification gap
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