UNDER OR OVERQUALIFIED CANDIDATES
WHY THIS CAN WORK IN YOUR FAVOR written by Kelly Wilmott , IdealTraits
In today ’ s job market , hiring can be stressful . Not only is it a really competitive market , but it ’ s also taking much longer to find the ideal candidate to fit the role and your team . In some cases , it can take in excess of 90 days to find “ the one ”. Of course , this is all dependent on a variety of factors , such as the size of your business , the qualifications and experience required for the role , and the availability of suitable candidates .
We hear this a lot : you needed someone in a seat yesterday and with every application you receive , you ’ re finding that they ’ re just not that perfect unicorn you had envisioned would apply ; they ’ re either underqualified or overqualified .
But what ’ s the issue with these underqualified or overqualified candidates ? Typically , nothing .
We understand it can be frustrating receiving applications from underqualified and overqualified candidates for a position , and we also know how timeconsuming it can be sifting through these candidates ( that ’ s why we now offer a Candidate Engagement Program to agents needing the extra help ), but these candidates can bring so many benefits to a team thanks to the skills , experience and qualifications they have acquired over the years in varying industries .
Furthermore , by broadening your talent pool , it could even save you time and money in the long run if you ’ re willing to give them a shot , especially if they have the right personality for the role thanks to our extremely accurate personality assessments !
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