It is ironic how a lot of applicants aim low when looking for work. They think that it must be easier to land a job for which they are over qualified because they would surely stand out from the crowd.
It is a bit problematic for some reasons. Just like in a pyramid, lower positions have a lot more applicants competing for the same stake. As you go up the ladder, however, you will find fewer competitors but the competition gets tougher. I recommend that you put your wager in the latter than in the former. Why?
• Your qualifications, as long as well-defined and clearly communicated, have a better chance of standing up to the competition.
• If you get hired, you will probably be challenged, stimulated, and energized, increasing the likelihood that you will stay put. Job stability is a plus to employers for permanent posts.
• Getting to the next level (higher position) in your career path is quicker and more logical. Each position you get into catapults you to the next one.
This strategy keeps your career integrity intact. It is easier to sell yourself now and in the future when you are coming from a place of authenticity – being honest to yourself about what you really want and being truthful to a prospective employer on your real capability as a professional.
