The Myth of the Overqualified Ph.D.?

  • Thread starter Thread starter TMFKAN64
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Ph.d
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the perception of Ph.D. candidates as overqualified for certain job positions, particularly in technical fields. Participants share personal experiences where Ph.D. applicants were rejected due to concerns about their potential boredom and dissatisfaction in roles that did not align with their qualifications. Despite these anecdotes, it is noted that Ph.D. holders generally experience low unemployment rates, indicating that while overqualification may be a concern, it does not significantly hinder overall job prospects.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of job market dynamics for Ph.D. holders
  • Familiarity with hiring practices and candidate evaluation
  • Knowledge of the implications of overqualification in employment
  • Awareness of the differences between technical and management roles
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the impact of overqualification on job satisfaction and retention
  • Explore strategies for Ph.D. candidates to present themselves for entry-level positions
  • Investigate hiring trends in technical fields for Ph.D. versus M.S. candidates
  • Learn about effective interview techniques for candidates with advanced degrees
USEFUL FOR

Job seekers with Ph.D. degrees, hiring managers, human resources professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of hiring practices related to advanced academic qualifications.

  • #31
chingkui said:
People would actually do that?
I worked for a supplier of engineered fabrics to the pulp and paper industry. Everybody in that field knows everybody else, and there is often no love lost between competitors. So yes. I hadn't told my boss that I was taking an interview, so he couldn't have told his boss (the company's sales manager). I assume that the sales manager of the company that offered me the position called his old nemesis (and former co-worker in the field) and crowed about hiring me away. It might have been more subtle, but it happened SO fast that I doubt it. I never asked my new boss how my old sales manager found out - the cat was out of the bag, anyway.
 

Similar threads

Other Ph.D. after medical physics residency?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Physics Physics Ph.D. studies and living expenses
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
Other Last year of my Ph.D, and having a crisis about my work (data science)
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Physics Ph.D. and career prospects in Japan
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
5K
Physics Bachelor's in Physics: Retail can't be my only option?
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K
Math Does it make sense for a math Ph.D. to pursue a career as an actuary?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
13K
Other Recently finished HEP Ph.D. but unsure of next move....
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
Engineering Biomedical Engineering PhD, data science, and Employment
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
Physics Out in the Real World, nobody seems to care
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23
Views
5K
Job Skills Possibilities of a Career in Physics/Engineering
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
4K