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If you are overqualified for a job, how do you answer this interview question?

If you are overqualified for a job, how do you answer an interview question about why you are applying for this low position job?

Update:

its for a position at a middle school. I just want to work there for the experience cause there isn't much potential there.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    You feel like you have something to attribute to the company and feel they would be a great company for your resume.

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    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    properly, they are in all probability worried which you won't take the activity heavily in the event that they supply it to you, and which you would be in a hurry to go away once you hit upon something greater valuable. i think of you may handle those issues especially, lead them to experience such as you're truly involved interior the region, which you learn approximately what it is composed of, which you may evaluate it a undertaking, whether it won't seem one for you yet which you're truly enthusiastic. Do your examine previously hand. Remind them you are able to hold skills/awareness to the function that others does not have the skill to. perhaps point out which you have found your over-qualification a situation, yet which you will truly make it artwork for them.

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    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I found that my career choice was not to my liking and would much rather enter into this field.

    BS but that is what you do to get the job

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    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    I need to work..and when the advancement opportunity arises I will have proven my capabilities to be best suited for the advancement...

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  • 1 decade ago

    tell them about all the contributions and improvements you can make with all your knowledge.

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    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Gotta start somewhere?

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