On Tue, 17 Jan 2017, Rich Shepard wrote:
> On Mon, 16 Jan 2017, Mike C. wrote:
>
>> I've also run into the over-qualified claim, but most often that
>> was for perm/f-t positions. Currently, my interest lies more in
>> Linux and privacy/security.
>
> If someone tells you you're over-qualified for the position try
> assuring them you'll under-perform. :-)
Ha!
The over-qualified message usually boils down to two concerns:
1. You'll be out the door soon. We have little to teach you, and
you're just in a holding pattern awaiting a position in line with
your experience.
2. You won't respect the chain of command here because you know (or
think you know) more than your manager or team lead.
If people really want a position for which they're over-qualified,
they need to address those two concerns. (If you don't really want it,
but are just slumming until a real job comes along, well, my point is
proven.)
--
Paul Heinlein <> [email protected] <> http://www.madboa.com/
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