In this Q&A clip, Harrison discusses the issue of over qualification when applying for mid-level positions in the field of grinder work, specifically in law firms.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding the employer's perspective and tailoring your CV to fit the specific job requirements. Harrison suggests that if a job posting is looking for someone to simply sit down and work, highlighting your leadership abilities and business generation history may not be the best approach as it may signal to the employer that you will not be satisfied with the role in the long term. Instead, he advises you to focus on demonstrating your ability to excel in the specific role you are applying for.
Overall, this clip offers valuable insight for job seekers navigating the tricky terrain of over qualification.
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So what you have to think about you have to look at things from the employer's point of view.
The idea would be for a grinder job. Law firms are asking, can you do the job? Will you do the job long term? So if you've had a lot of business generation or leadership history and you're suddenly trying to apply for a grinder job, law firms will know that you will probably want to do something other than that. So they're going to try to avoid hiring you.
If I had a job for someone just to sit down and work, and all the people talked about their leadership ability and how they've done all this, I would run for the hills because I know they wouldn't do the work. Now, I might have another job for that person, but for the most part, I would know I need a specific type of person.
So you typically will want a resume that will talk about that, especially for a mid-level job. Depending on the law firm you're applying to, they may want you to look like you can generate business or that you're starting to generate.
