SallyAnne - Add me to the list of those who dislike the term "overqualified". At least one court has ruled it is a euphemism for "Old". And how silly the concept -- we want the very best qualified candidate for the job -- as long as they are not TOO qualified. I talk about it when I do training on the regulatory enviornment with human resource professionals. Why would you not want someone who is over-qualified??? I hear all the excuses -- they will leave, be bored, want more money, etc. Things that never occur with the "underqualified." Once in a while someone will admit it is because the candidate might take their job!

My husband recently changed jobs. He wanted something without the stress and pressures that he had for many years. He found a job he wanted and got the "overqualified" response.

He went back at them with a list of reasons why he should be hired -- over-qualifed or not. He addressed what he assumed to be their concerns (salary, longevity, etc) and was hired.

I wish you luck and if there is anything I can do to help...please let me know.