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“Overqualified,” “Underqualified,” “Not the Perfect Fit”: What Hiring Managers Really Mean—and How to Respond
As you’re applying for jobs, you may be feeling the effects of rejection. You may hear your skills are too advanced or not enough for the job. Or, they may just tell you that you’re not a good fit for the position. While not fun to hear, each one of these may have a different meaning depending on the circumstances. Here are a few things you can do if you get feedback that you are overqualified, underqualified, or not the perfect fit for a position. Overqualified. If your skil
amy Leighton
Mar 173 min read


Building a Personal Brand that Gets You Noticed
Authenticity. Being authentic is at the core of your personal brand. You must know yourself well and be able to define what strengths you bring to the table so that you can show that to an employer.
amy Leighton
Jun 5, 20252 min read


How Your Peers Can Help You After a Federal Layoff
When you go through this, it’s best if you can turn to others for some support. What can you expect to gain...
Amy Leighton
May 26, 20252 min read


Finding Support After Your Federal Job Layoff
If you just got laid off from your federal job, you may be getting…
Amy Leighton
May 13, 20252 min read
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