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Got rejected by a potential employer on the grounds of overcompetence. (hexbear.net)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Tomorrow_Farewell@hexbear.net to c/chat@hexbear.net

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I did well at the interview. I produced not one but two different solutions to the test problem that was given to me, with time to spare. Today, I receive an e-mail where they say that they are afraid they can't provide me with 'conditions suitable for my level of knowledge and skills'.

How in the world am I supposed to get re-employed if I get rejected from entry-level jobs because of my overcompetence, but don't have the job experience in the area where I can work long-term for the non-entry-level jobs?
I love crapitalism. /s

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[–] M500@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Here is the honest answer from someone who has hired people.

If you are over qualified for the job, the deal is that you will keep looking and quickly switch to a job better suited for your talents.

That means, I need to spend a bunch of time and money looking for a new candidate and spend money and time on training and getting them up to speed.

Hiring someone is extremely time consuming and pretty expensive. There are tons of no tangible things that go into considering who to hire.

[–] axont@hexbear.net 17 points 1 year ago

"sorry, we only hire desperate people for this position. Go become more desperate."

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