Lexi Alexander

I'm a special case: I'm a former stuntwoman and former kickboxing champion, but you couldn't be more overqualified for the job. I cannot be the base level for what women have to do to be trusted with action, because the guys don't have that base level.

German Director

Paul Guilfoyle

I've always thought really good artists in general are overqualified. You're paid to stand there and do a line, but the guy has probably gone to drama school... but they have developed it to be just, like, one specific line.

American Actor

Robert Weinberg

When I got tired of going to school, I was kind of overqualified for a lot of jobs. Kind of underqualified for a lot of others.

American Scientist

Implies that the job doesn't fully utilize the applicant's skills, which may lead to dissatisfaction.

Job Mismatch

Can suggest that the employer worries the applicant may feel underappreciated or bored.

Undervalued Feeling

Employers may assume that overqualified candidates expect higher pay than offered.

Overqualified