Name: #795 “Overqualified” Often Means “Too Expensive” by PhD Transition Report
Duration: 4 min 39 s
Description: You need to show that you’re flexible, focused on value, and committed to the role—not just the paycheck. Prove to employers that you’re not a costly liability but a worthwhile investment.

Employers aren’t just hiring for skills—they’re hiring for fit. If they sense even a hint of arrogance or bossiness, you’re out of the running.

#794 Avoid The “Know-It-All” Label (3 Tips For PhDs)

You need to show that you’re flexible, focused on value, and committed to the role—not just the paycheck. Prove to employers that you’re not a costly liability but a worthwhile investment.

#795 “Overqualified” Often Means “Too Expensive”

Employers need to see that you’re motivated, adaptable, and ready to contribute right now. In today’s job market, your experience and education are only as valuable as the story you tell about them.

#796 Older? Experienced? …“Outdated”?

Employers need to see that you’re motivated, adaptable, and ready to contribute right now.

#797 Stop Writing Resumes That Scream Overeducated

Walking On A Dream

Walking On A Dream (BLOND:ISH Remix)

If you’re tired of being just another name in an ATS black hole, it’s time to embrace bold, cutting-edge strategies that grab an employer’s attention.

#798 Modern Ways To Get An Employer’s Attention

Standing out to hiring managers and company employees requires more than just submitting applications; it demands strategic communication that grabs attention from the very first sentence.

#799 Irresistible Networking Emails & LinkedIn Messages

As a PhD, you’re not just one employee—you’re several. Your ROI to an employer is very high. Are you communicating it?

#800 Cost Efficiency Is What Employers Hire For Now

A review of our internal data as well as external data including large media, niche media, journal articles, and other studies, identified 8 core strategies.

#795 “Overqualified” Often Means “Too Expensive”

PhD Transition Report

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