When you're applying for jobs, hearing that you're overqualified for the position is as equally frustrating as it is disheartening. After all, isn't having lots of experience meant to be a good thing? 

Not always, according to Viriginia Brookes of Resolver Recruitment. 

While you might be confident you're a good fit for the job, an employer can see overqualified candidates as a risk. As the recruitment and training process is often an expensive one, a potential employer wants a candidate that has room to grow and will go the distance.

If this sounds familiar, Ms Brookes told WILLIAMS MEDIA there are ways to tackle the issue head on and still have a chance of landing the job.

Address the employers concerns

If you're too qualified for a role, an employer is going to be worried that you'll get complacent, bored, or start looking for a new job quickly. Essentially, the employer needs to know you're not just looking for a cushy role to fill in time until a better offer comes along.

"Candidates need to be able to express why they are interested in the role and why they are looking at taking on a lesser role. They might be looking for more flexible hours, a new industry altogether, a change in circumstances, they might be relocating. There are a lot of reasons," Ms Brookes told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

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Brookes said it's important for candidates to prepare an honest and convincing answer as to why they are looking for a 'lesser' role so the interviewer can see the employee is serious about taking on the position. 

Tweak your resume

Read the advertisement carefully and tailor your resume and cover letter to the role you're applying for. "When applying for jobs, don't make your CV too complicated and make sure your cover letter clearly explains why you are applying for a role that doesn't match your experience level," Ms Brookes told WILLIAMS MEDIA. 

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Show commitment and a willingness to learn

Despite the fact you're overqualified, employers still want to see that someone is commited and willing to learn and grow - no matter the role. Ms Brookes said it's easy to understand why an employer would be hesitant to hire someone with too much experience - if it's obvious that person has nothing more to learn, it's a bit of a red flag.

Which is why it's important to demonstrate your commitment to learn. "Always be willing to take on feedback, offer to work in the role in a temporary or unpaid basis for a few hours to trial and show your commitment to taking on a role you're overqualified for," she said.

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