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Why Your Best Candidate Profile Is Sabotaging You
Most job seekers optimize their resumes for the role they want, but career coaches warn this creates a dangerous 'overqualified' signal that scares hiring managers. We examine the specific case of Sarah, a senior marketing director who struggled to land mid-level roles because her achievements looked like overkill for the budget she was targeting. Lucas and Luna break down how to calibrate your experience level so you appear capable but not intimidating, using the 'Goldilocks zone' framework. By October 2026, with companies tightening hiring budgets, showing too much…
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