OVERQUALIFIED EMPLOYEES: “Truth or Dare”
Abstract
Since the beginning of modern industry, there has been the notion that certain employees are “overqualified” for certain jobs. This “perceived overqualification” (Liu, et. al; 2024) occurs when an employee starts believing that his or her qualifications, that is to say, their work experience, skills/capabilities, formal education, and other factors, exceed and are far superior to, the requirements of the job. This article explores the reasons why such notions occur in employees, i.e., what are the factors (whether internal or external) that may lead an employee to start thinking in this manner and develop this type of mindset, which in turn, can have serious consequences on the person, his or her career development, and ultimately, the entire organization.