Overqualified
(adjective)
Having more education, experience, or skills than are required for a particular job.
Origin:
Late 20th century, from over- + qualified.
Examples:
- He was overqualified for the entry-level position.
- She was overqualified for the job and quickly moved up the ranks.
- The candidate was overqualified for the position and was not considered for the role.
- Many applicants for the job were overqualified, making it difficult to select the best candidate.
- He was overqualified for the role and ended up leaving the company soon after starting.