I’m still curious about the opportunity cost for those people’s time, though. On first pass, it seems likely that if you feel overqualified for a position, it probably tracks something important and you should look into alternative ways of maximizing your impact. But it’s good to keep in mind that even if you feel overqualified, there are legitimate reasons to still choose that position besides looking for a job.
I think this is an interesting consideration!
I’m still curious about the opportunity cost for those people’s time, though. On first pass, it seems likely that if you feel overqualified for a position, it probably tracks something important and you should look into alternative ways of maximizing your impact. But it’s good to keep in mind that even if you feel overqualified, there are legitimate reasons to still choose that position besides looking for a job.