Careers Now: Should you address whether you are underqualified or overqualified when applying for a job?

DEAR READERS: According to the recent Job Applicant Behavior Survey from Zety, 83% of job seekers apply to jobs for which they are overqualified and 74% apply to jobs for which they are underqualified. Should these applicants address the fact that they know they are over/under qualified in the cover letter to enhance their chances of being contacted for an interview?

According to executive recruiter and career counselor Bruce A. Hurwitz, president of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, Ltd., the short answer is no!

careersnow-qualifications-20231108 — An employer will decide if your qualifications meet their standards.
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