Great CV Writing Tips When You are Overqualified for the Job
employment section of your local free-classifieds website, in job-searching sites like NaijaJobsPortal and probably even in specific companies' career section, but because of tough economic times, or maybe just a lack of luck, you haven't found a job that is in line with what you've been studying or working for the past years. Of course this can be demoralising and prospective employers may turn you away as they too consider you overqualified and believe you will not stick with them for long. However, it’s not all doom and gloom, so here are my top CV writing tips to getting that job even when you are overqualified.
1) Alter any titles that you may have
For example, if you have previously worked as a “Chief Financial Officer” considering dumbing down your well-earned title to something such as “Financial Manager”. In this way your CV remains truthful but you will sound less intimidating to prospective employers.
2) Focus your CV on each specific position
We all tend to have a professional CV to hand but you should always tailor each CV to the individual job offer to which you applying in order to increase your chances. This means that you should scrap any work experience no matter how great it is if it is not relevant to the job in question.
3) Carefully consider your education
If you have advanced degrees such as masters and PhDs, consider removing them from your CV in order to not appear overqualified. When asked about your education it is important that you do not lie but by removing aspects of your education from your degree that show that you are overqualified for the job you will be significantly increasing your chances of an interview.
4) Consider how you CV and interview behaviour coincide
During the interview ensure that you do not appear arrogant and instead demonstrate that you are willing to learn even if the job in question is not suited to your degree. Remember to apply the above tips in your interview; alter your title and focus on your experience and education that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.
By employing these great CV writing tips you will greatly increase your chances of getting your hands on a stable job (even if you are technically overqualified for the position). It is crucial that prospective employers do not feel intimidated by your experience or put off by someone who appears to be arrogant, they must believe that you are willing to learn and even train in order to work to the best of your ability in their role.
Guest Post by Mary Davis
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Thanks for sharing this. This would be a big help but I think writing an essay for college application needs only determination. If you are determined enough to enter college.
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