1. having more education, training, or experience than is required for a particular job or position

Examples

• She was rejected for the entry-level position because she was overqualified.
• Many recent graduates find themselves overqualified for available jobs.
• The company worried that overqualified employees would leave quickly for better opportunities.
• He removed his PhD from his resume to avoid appearing overqualified.
• Being overqualified can sometimes be a disadvantage in job hunting.
• The manager felt overqualified candidates might become bored with routine tasks.