overqualification

Meanings

• Noun

  The condition of having greater qualifications, skills, or experience for a job than are necessary.

  - "Despite her overqualification, she was only offered the entry-level position."
  - "Many employers prefer to hire overqualified candidates, as they are often more productive and require less training."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overqualification
misqualification , overestimation , underqualification

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Variants

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overclassification , overclassifications , overclassified , overclassifies , overclassify , overclassifying

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Etymology

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The term 'overqualification' is derived from the Latin word 'super' meaning 'above' and the English word 'qualification' meaning 'the act of making someone qualified'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that overqualification can lead to job dissatisfaction and turnover? According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management, overqualified employees are 1.5 times more likely to leave their jobs than underqualified employees.

2. Another term for overqualification is 'overcredentialed'. This term is often used in the context of education, where an individual has more degrees or certifications than are required for a job.

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Related Concepts

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1. Underemployment: A situation where an individual is employed in a job that does not fully utilize their skills or education. Overqualification and underemployment are related concepts, as an overqualified worker may be underemployed due to their excess qualifications.

2. Skills mismatch: A situation where an individual's skills do not match the requirements of the job market. Overqualification can be a result of skills mismatch, as an individual may have skills that are not in demand in the current job market.

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Culture

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Overqualification is a common issue in the job market, and has been the subject of much discussion in literature and media. For example, in the novel 'The Glass Menagerie' by Tennessee Williams, the character Tom Wingfield expresses frustration with his overqualified sister Laura, who is unable to find employment due to her education and skills.

How to Memorize "overqualification"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize overqualification, imagine someone with a PhD applying for a job that only requires a high school diploma.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize overqualification, associate it with the idea of having too much of a good thing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic for remembering the meaning of overqualification is 'OVER' - 'O'ver, 'V'ery, 'E'xcessive, 'R'esources.

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