I’ve been in processes where I knew I was overqualified but excited about the role for other reasons. Do you lean into that to negotiate higher pay, or worry it works against you?

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If I know I'm overqualified, I'll probably negotiate higher pay regardless. Even if I'm excited about it for other reasons. At the end of the day, I'm working for the paycheck, not the supplementary benefits that come with working.

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Fair! I like that approach

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Being overqualified for position doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get paid more. Many companies are going to be willing to hire somebody with less qualification simply because they have a budget and they don’t want to pay somebody for all that extra experience. So I’d be wary of trying to negotiate outside of the salary range. You’re applying for the job they’re offering that for the job you qualified for.

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Very good points. Really appreciate it

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Always ask, and with your experience there is a correlation. Once you've been there a few weeks/months the excitement may fizzle & you may kick yourself that you never asked.

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great points. thank you!

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You’re overqualified

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fair, I do think that can work against you at times

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