A Delhi-based software engineer at Google has recently attracted significant attention on social media after sharing a surprising job rejection. Annu Sharma applied for a position outside her current role but was turned down. The reason for the rejection was not a lack of qualifications; rather, she was considered “too good” for the job.
In a post shared on X, Sharma included a screenshot of the recruiter’s response explaining this reasoning. The recruiter stated that the role required specific qualifications, but after reviewing Sharma’s resume, they found her credentials to be significantly beyond what the job demanded.
The recruiter went on to explain that individuals with higher qualifications often feel unfulfilled in such roles, and they tend to leave shortly after joining—something the company wanted to avoid.
Despite the lighthearted responses, many users related to Sharma’s experience. Some shared similar stories of being overqualified for roles and subsequently being offered different positions. One user recounted how someone applied for an entry-level position after years of experience and was later offered a senior role.
Others appreciated the recruiter’s transparency, noting that it was refreshing to see such honesty in a rejection. Sharma’s post has since gone viral, sparking a broader discussion about how companies handle overqualification and the challenges of hiring for roles that require specific skill sets. While opinions vary, it’s clear that the story of being “rejected for being too good” has resonated with many across the internet.
