Wondering if you're "too experienced" for the jobs you're targeting? Here's how to reframe your story and get hired anyway.
When you're mid-career and applying for roles that seem below your previous titles or scope, you might get hit with the dreaded "overqualified" label. But is it really about being overqualified or are you just overselling the wrong aspects of your experience?
In this solo episode, Diana Alt unpacks the nuance between being overqualified and overselling. She shares practical strategies to help you reposition your experience, adjust your resume and language, and confidently explain why you're applying for roles that don't match your "highest" title.
Whether you're aiming to scale back your role for better life balance or shifting industries, Diana explains how to craft a compelling narrative that eases hiring managers' concerns and puts you in control of your job search.
⏳ Timestamps:
01:00 Why "overqualified" concerns come up so often
02:45 Two ways the concern shows up in job searches
05:35 Why Diana hates the term "overqualified"
06:45 What hiring managers actually want to know
08:30 Are you overselling your experience?
10:30 Adjusting scope and framing your value
13:40 Resume language: Titles, truth, and clarity
17:15 Real-life client examples of successful reframes
21:50 Explaining your shift: crafting a confident "why"
23:30 Applying to two levels of roles? Create two resumes
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