It’s like Meryl Streep auditioning for the community theater production of “Our Town.” Or, Jim Harbaugh applying to coach the local Pop Warner team.  Perhaps you’ve had the feeling or you’ve been told that you are overqualified for a job that you want.

It may not seem fair. But that’s life.  You have to accept it or do something about it.

The key piece of advice is to focus on the benefits that you bring to the employer. When an employer perceives self-benefit you are moving in the right direction.   

I have more specific guidance in another article published on LinkedIn that elaborates on this topic. You can find it here.