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What does "overqualified" really mean in hiring?

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jan 18, 2024

With the share of older people in the workforce growing, maybe it's time to rethink the label.

"The reality is that 'overqualified' is often a code word for too old," says Dana Siomkos, founder and CEO of recruiting firm You and Them. As more young people move into managerial roles, older job searchers are having trouble getting hired.

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