How would you communicate to a hiring manager that the reason you’re looking for a new position is that you’re overqualified for your current role but your company doesn’t have a position better suited?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I would say that you’ve enjoyed the current role and during your time there you’ve grown to take on additional responsibilities. It’s important to you to continue your professional development and you’ve asked to take on new tasks, roles and responsibilities to challenge you and provide opportunities for growth, but currently the company doesn’t have any positions available to meet your needs. You’re looking for a position in a company where you can maximize your potential and help the company grow.

likehelpful

Thank you very much, A1. This is exactly what I was struggling to put into words. You are greatly appreciated.

like

Related Posts

Has any gone through the Accenture skills interview for a product owner role who can help provide some insight?

like

Who has started a side hustle that they plan on making their long-term career as an exit move? How do you manage both your role and that as you get started?

likesmart

Is it common for an entry level art direction role to also require I have experience in Video Editing/Production and Animation?

like

Hi Fishes,

Any openings for senior associate role in Internal Audit, I am a qualified CA with almost 3 years of experience around 2 years in EY India and 1 year in Deloitte USI. Please let me know and also would be great if you can share expected CTC at that level. I am getting 13+ fixed right now.

like

Hey all, I’m currently working as an implementation specialist! I enjoy the role but I know there isn’t much growth. Does anyone have a recommendation for another position for me to try out that offers growth?

like

Hello all,

Anyone aware of any RMG or Staffing Partner openings? Please refer me

like

I've done so well in this new role within the company that they are hiring another person to assist with what I do. I've voiced to my boss that I'd like to manage this department and they indicated that this is the thought for the future. Now they are asking me to train this person while I have my plate full. Is it wrong for me to expect either a promotion or to be paid to train this person?

like

Other than law school rank, what do recruiters/hiring partners care about most on a resume? Specifically for 2nd/3rd year lateral associates.

likehelpful

Independent Consultant interested in fulltime senior manager role.

How should I proceed on this?

like

I have two Job role role React Js Developer and NodeJS Developer and looking for at least 4 and 5+ years of experience location would be Bangalore only let me know the best.

Notice not more then 30 Days

like

What’s the total compensation for Salesforce Administrator of 7 yrs of experience with master degree. Got opportunity in Carmel, IN, the position can be remote as well

like

McKinsey & Company Hey! Could anyone here help me with a referral to BCG or McKinsey? Happy to chat and share my resume McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group

like

Caterpillar Inc. can someone please help with the interviews rounds I should expect .for senior software eng role is it DSA based?

like

I’m burnt out from job hopping but I’ve never liked my current job and after a year in the role, I really want to get a new one. I’m finding it hard to get a new one as a creative and I’m running out of ideas of where else I should look. Thoughts?

Hiring managers- what wows you at design presentation interviews? I’m hearing a lot of “cohesive story” and “show your process”- would love to hear stories about candidates that stood out to you.

like

In times of COVID, has working as a independent consultant been more beneficial or worse for you compared to a having a W2 role?

like
like

Hello,
I recently graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with Data Science major. I’m looking for Data Analyst / Data Scientist positions. Could anyone provide me referral?
Thanks

like

So what’s the recruiting role look like for everyone?Are you enjoying it? Extremely busy these days?

More Posts

Leaving at end of July for school via GSAP but am concerned about finding projects to span the gap until then since my last one just ended. At what point does Deloitte kick me out/tell me to expedite?

Is it a good time to buy first home condo for 300k chicago downtown now? 45k in HYSA, 31 single. Rest of my money went into gifting home for parents and edu loan.renting for 1700 per month

likehelpful
like

Anyone from Cognizant has tried WFH outside india for few days in case company is not willing to approve leaves..

like

Does anyone work a compressed/ 4 day schedule? Any tips on making it work? Are there things you didn’t expect that you wish you had known about? How did you set boundaries?

like

I understand pharma is more insulated than other industries in this crisis; how has this impacted the pipeline of incoming projects? Are Partners still selling work?

like

I’ve been doing voice-over work on Upwork to get experience but these $10 gigs aren’t exactly paying the bills. Where should I start looking for more serious work?

like

Let’s hear it - how do you like working for your company?

like

Teachers who have used Knowatom and/or Amplify Science for science instruction, what works and what doesn’t? I might be using one of these programs next year!

like

Got married, bought a house, doing a major remodeling, planning to have a kid… safe to say that I am no longer on track with my FIRE journey 🥲

likefunny

up for a dream job (sr. creative strat at a top pub's content studio). been tasked with creating a custom program for a big social media/tech co. any must-haves i should include in a pitch like this?

Anyone who went through Inguinal hernia surgery?. How it affected your day to day to life and sexual life? Please share your journey.

like

These paychecks aren't cutting it. Side hustle ideas?

like

Pursue Management/Strategy Consulting career

Looking advice on should I apply for graduate/entry-level role or experienced hire and which could I get higher chances at consulting firms like MBB and other boutique firms?

Graduated in Jan2021 with a major in Biz Strategy at top 4 uni in Aus and had 2 YOE (2 full-time, 2 internships across 4 startups and medium-sized companies). My experiences have been focused on Biz Dev, specifically developing strategy and growing startups.

like

Hello Fishes,

I'm looking for an opportunity in Automation.

YEO: 5.6

Can join in 40 days.

Skills set: Python, Robot Framework, Gitlab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, QA, Test Automation, Shell Scripting, Linux, Telecommunication

Contact: +91 9860638875

Thank you!

like

Hi Everyone. Happy Tuesday. I’m looking for an HR Generalist role or something similar in the Chicagoland area. Some background I’ve been at my current company for 9 months, they have decided to relocate to Texas, and have asked me to move there to continue my role, I declined. I have 5 years of experience. Things at my current job have gone from bad to worse, it’s affecting my mental health. I’m looking to get out as soon as possible. Any help would be appreciated!

like

Currently looking for a part-time role either doing research, social media, or strategy. I’m in grad school so I can only do 20/hr a week. Hit me up!

like

Did anyone watch Candice Owen’s 18 minute rant?

like

Looking to hire a designer to spend 3-4 hours with me today or tomorrow. Budget $250ish total.
Collaborate on building a quick pitch deck - I can do slides, but want help with how to visualize concepts and design slides to most effectively and beautifully communicate the pitch.
Work iteratively, in PowerPoint, share screen or discuss and iterate.
Would ideally be ASAP today - please DM.

like

Alright let's have some fun!..... What's the funniest/craziest/ridiculous thing you've had to deal with at work?

likehelpful

Additional Posts in Female Bosses

Does anyone work at UnitedHealthGroup? I’ve applied to a few positions and hoping to get in contact with a recruiter if possible! Thank you.

like

I’m about to start a new job and I’m NERVOUS. I love my current GM, location and staff. But the owner is a nightmare. Nothing I do is right for her. She has a complaint about everything I do. She speaks to me like I’m stupid in front of many people. But I’m still nervous. I strongly believe that sometimes the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t know. What if I’m going into a worse situation? Do I stay in this bad one or risk a possible worse one? I guess I wont know unless I try.

like

Just talk to the person and be direct with what you see and the expectation going forward. Email after meeting to see results in next 1:1

like

How do I become more assertive at work? I keep getting this feedback. I don’t think I am a shy person, I am however an introvert and don’t go out of my way to interact with people. I do good work and believe it should speak for itself. My supervisor told me that this is not how it works in consulting. I am worried I will not be able to climb the ladder because of my personality. Any tips on how women on the more introverted side of the spectrum have made it in consulting?

like

I am in need of a mentor. Honestly I think I'm in need of a professional coach. I feel like I've lost my drive, my desire to be great, I used to wanna be so amazing I was amazing then covid happened and now I'm struggling to bounce back any suggestions.

like

Any advice on what to wear to B-school campus visit for ladies?

I currently work as a Director of Operations for a government agency, which is coming to a close. I’m starting to look for a new position but since I worked my way up the ladder I’ve never actually interviewed for this level of a position. Any suggestions on interview questions I should prep for if I’m I’m applying for a Director of Operations role?

like

I moved to Canada from India 2.5 years ago for my PG in IT BA. I have a bachelors in IT and I worked as a developer for 5 years back home. After my PG, I spent 8 months looking for a job, my current company interviewed me for Technical project manager, but they offered me the role of a PC. I accepted it without negotiating as I did not want to lose the opportunity, I am extremely underpaid and I have been doing the job of 3 people, as my company keeps firing folks. I’ve lost all my confidence.

like

I'm seeking information about salary or pay rates for office manager and or office lead in Duluth Georgia.
Job tasks and duties such as parts ordering, service coordinating, inventory, pick ups, routing service vehicles, onboarding and training new employees,
Reconciling cash drawers and deposits, AR report,tax exempt report, billing disputes, de-escalation.
All things customer related and I'm fluent in all rolls of leadership.

like

Hi ladies!

After years of hard work, I just got my first position in a leadership role! Yay! I’ll be leading a team of 12.
I wanted to know if you had any tips for me, things you wish you knew before, or things previous leaders did for/to you that you found admirable or stayed with you. I want to make sure I’m there for them and want to be a leader they will remember positively.

Thank you so much!!

like

If you knew you wanted to switch career paths, but didn’t even know where to begin to look, how would you start to figure out what you want to do?

like

Looking to improve my “executive presence”. Any recommended resources?

like

What do you do with employees who keep finding excuses for being slow on their tasks? We hired someone a couple months ago. She is doing ok with her routine tasks, but when I assign her one off project, she’s slow and would never report her progress unless I ask her. And when I ask (weeks later), half of the time she says “I was planning on doing it this week.” I tried to tell her deadlines, but it’s not working.

like

Is anyone else finding it difficult to secure a job? If not, can you give any tips/advice?

likehelpful

Does anyone here work for Upwork?

like

Hello successful people! I've been promoted and I will soon start building my own team, i'll start managing 1 person and i'll hire more people in a close future. Any tips on how to build a strong, united team? Any tips / histories about when you started managing people that could help?
Thank you all in advance!!

like

I’m looking to get into PM roles. Any advice on where to start? Certification recommendations etc? Anything helps! Thanks in advance 😊

like

Anyone who has hired interns, tips for making it worthwhile for both your company/brand and the intern? I don’t have a massive amount of time to dedicate to teaching, but I also want them to learn and grow. Help!!

like

I start a new position at a new company on Monday! Very excited. 🥳 I have many meetings set up to meet internal stakeholders, leaders, etc to get to know them as humans and their roles. It’s 100% remote/remote first and in my first 30 days I’ll be meeting ~70 people. Any suggestions about what to ask, any questions you found useful to ask that helped you understand new team mates quickly? Thank you! 😊

like

Looking for input on how to handle a direct leader that is hot &cold. 1 yr ago my leader promoted me & has indicated she wants to mentor me to take her role when she retires (director). However, her behavior towards me changes from week to week, sometimes she is very supportive and encouraging then she switches to making critical or harsh indirect comments that are not about the results of my work but imply she would do it differently. How would you handle approaching this with your superior?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal