Why Do Less Qualified People Get Hired?

A qualified candidate who doesn't get hired may simply be a victim of a poorly conducted hiring process. Some companies post job descriptions before they know what they're actually looking for, and "as they meet people, their view of what they need changes," Stross says.

Why am I not getting hired for jobs im qualified for?

Common reasons for not getting job interviews include not “tailoring” your resume correctly, not applying with the right methods, having a resume that's longer than it should be for your experience, and a number of other reasons.

Why do companies not hire people who are overqualified?

Why? They worry the candidate will be "too expensive." Employers assume (probably correctly) that the overqualified applicant will leave at the first chance to land a better opportunity. Hiring managers may be concerned an overqualified candidate would become easily disgruntled and unhappy in the job.