Over qualified job applicant, a golden goose

 

MAY 10, 2011 Tuesday Don't Be Afraid to Hire that Overqualified Candidate For years, the prevailing wisdom on overqualified candidates was to avoid them. But bringing in someone who has more skills or experience than the job requires can have many benefits for you and your organization. Don't narrowly define the hiring process as finding one person for one role. Instead, think broader than the job in question. Is there room to expand the position? Shaping a new role, or bringing someone on with the expectation of a future promotion can ensure you don't lose a promising applicant who doesn't match the job description perfectly, yet still has lots to offer. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Should You Hire an Overqualified Candidate?" by Amy Gallo.