noun
- the condition of having more education or qualifications than are required for a particular job or position
Usage: economics; labor market
Examples
- Many college graduates experience overeducation when they take jobs that only require a high school diploma.
- The economist studied overeducation as a factor in job dissatisfaction.
- Overeducation can lead to higher turnover rates in entry-level positions.
- The company’s hiring practices contributed to overeducation among its workforce.
- She felt her PhD was an example of overeducation for her current administrative role.
- The labor market analysis revealed widespread overeducation in certain industries.