How Feeling Over-Qualified May Undercut You
Have a master's when everyone else in your department has only a bachelor's? Don't get too ahead of yourself. Your possible over-qualification for the job could actually hurt you. According to newswise.com, it may cause you to feel "pyschological strain." If you’re an employee who perceives you’re over-qualified for your position, chances are you’re unsatisfied with your job, uncommitted to your organization and experience psychological strain, according to a study co-authored by a faculty member from Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) College of Business . Perceived over-qualification – the belief that one has surplus skills compared to job requirements – can have negative implications for employees and employers alike, says Michael Harari , Ph.D., assistant professor in FAU’s Department of Management Programs . Harari, together with fellow researchers analyzed perceived over-qualification, synthesizing 25 years of research to clar...