Estee Lauder Companies Mock Interview
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Question 18 of 30
Judging by your resume, you appear to be overqualified for this position. What would keep you at Estee Lauder, if you were offered the position?
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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
This can be a rather rare situation, but in case you are over-qualified for this position, we have included this question in our Estee Lauder set. The concern for the company is that hiring an overqualified individual can mean that they will leave when a better opportunity arises. It's okay to acknowledge that you exceed the minimum qualifications, but perhaps it's a new industry for you, looking for a better work-life balance, or you're making a career change. Whatever the reason, talk to the interviewer about why this position would be satisfying for you, long-term.
"I do have more years' experience than what you have outlined in your job posting; however, there are aspects of this position that would be new and exciting for me as well. For example, I would enjoy the exposure to more public service and premiere accounts. Despite my level of experience, there would be much for me to learn here at Estee Lauder, and with your extensive brand portfolio, the opportunities seem nearly endless; my hope is that this position would be the beginning of a long and fulfilling career."
"I can see that my most recent job title makes me appear overqualified for this particular position with Estee Lauder; however, there are many aspects of this position that will represent a strong learning curve for me. In addition, I'm hungry to learn from the very best in the industry, and I'm ready for the challenge that this position would offer me."
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