I’ve heard people say, “If you meet most of the job criteria, you’re probably overqualified.”

But isn’t that the point, being well-qualified? In my experience, roles where I meet most (but not all) of the criteria have led to the strongest interviews and the best room for salary negotiations.

Curious though, have you ever been told you’re overqualified during a negotiation? How did you respond?

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i was told by a recruiter once that i was overqualified for a manager role with x years of experience. but i ended up getting the job anyway b/c i was exactly what the HM was looking for. was about to basically double my comp with that job hop.

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