"Overqualified candidates" refers to individuals who possess more skills, experience, or qualifications than what is required for a particular job or position. Full definition
They're wary of hiring overqualified candidates because of having to pay them more than they want to pay workers for the skill levels required for open positions. (jobacle.com)
These are not optional in today's world of overqualified candidates. (blog.gojobhero.com)
Lots of companies are avoiding overqualified candidates because they're too expensive and too great a flight risk. (theladders.com)