Being overqualified for a position is automatic grounds for declining a job candidate, right? Wrong! Despite misconceptions, overqualified workers bring many benefits to the workplace.
In a recent article in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Columnist Sue Shellenbarger discussed how jobseekers could be labeled as “overqualified” at any point in their career and explained why employers are hesitant to hire these workers. She discussed a recent study that focused on a candidate’s level of experience and his or her commitment to the employer.
