Kevin Pora
Business Development Specialist seasoned in B2B Sales Operations, Account Management, Finance and Information Technologies. High-speed willpower combined with an “I’m not gonna be denied” mentality are two things I bring to the table every time I suit up.
Address: Louisville, KY
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This topic is often discussed by job seekers and employers. Some may say this is not possible, however in my experience, this is definitely a reasonable proposition.
First, a little background on me:
I am well educated, Military disciplined Business Developer versed in:
• Sales Operations
• Client Management
• Mortgage Banking
• Information Technologies
• Financial Services
How can one be overqualified for a job? Here’s my stance on the subject:
I took an entry level job quite some time ago at a local Savings Bank as a Customer Service Representative.
During my interview, the hiring manager mentioned that I may be overqualified for this position. I laughed and said, “I don’t think it's possible to be overqualified for a job”.
6 months later, after being fired for the first time in my life, I realized that being overqualified for a job is not only possible but potentially hazardous. Here's why.
It is difficult for more experienced individuals, or myself at least, to focus strictly on the job details in the entry-level job description. My primary job function at the bank was to handle simple customer’s phone inquiries about their bank account(s), mobile banking and online banking issues.
I often found myself veering into other job duties such as Information Technologies, primarily on IT security and preventing debit and credit card theft. I am very knowledgeable in this arena with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a strong working knowledge of modern technologies.
I was written up multiple times for providing information to customers on how to prevent credit/debit card theft. Approximately 33% of the calls we received were disputes for unauthorized card charges. I felt that is was a strong value-add to educate customers on how this happens. In fact, I published an article in regards.
My supervisor often called me into her office and replayed the recorded calls telling me that the conversation should have stopped at point A. I went in to point B, C and D mind you with very well educated advice which provided a high level of customer service in my opinion.
My primary job function was to troubleshoot the caller’s, problem hang up, answer the next call, quickly troubleshoot the issue, hang up, next, hang up, etc.
I am a quality versus quantity guy by nature. This job demanded high quantity with bare minimal quality. *I have published literature of my theorem and hypothesis on qualities vs quantities. Please let me know if you would like me to elaborate.
To summarize, “You cannot fit a well-rounded object into a simple square”. Try all you like, it just won't work...
So yes, it is very reasonable for one to be overqualified for a position.
It's simple for one negative person or event in your life to take away everything you have spent a lifetime building.
Whether applying to a college, interviewing for a job or just trying to get a date, people are going to check up on you before making a decision.
It is my mission to give YOU control of your online presence and publish it to the world the way you deserve it to be seen.
If you, or your business is suffering from reputation issues, there is a solution.
Take action now by contacting me for a FREE Internet Search Analysis.
You've spent your lifetime perfecting your public image, but what about your online reputation?
What the Internet says about you requires protection, especially in today’s search engine obsessed culture.
Don’t let others define you!
This topic is often discussed by job seekers and employers. Some may say this is not possible, however in my experience, this is definitely a reasonable proposition.
First, a little background on me:
I am well educated, Military disciplined Business Developer versed in:
• Sales Operations
• Client Management
• Mortgage Banking
• Information Technologies
• Financial Services
How can one be overqualified for a job? Here’s my stance on the subject:
I took an entry level job quite some time ago at a local Savings Bank as a Customer Service Representative.
During my interview, the hiring manager mentioned that I may be overqualified for this position. I laughed and said, “I don’t think it's possible to be overqualified for a job”.
6 months later, after being fired for the first time in my life, I realized that being overqualified for a job is not only possible but potentially hazardous. Here's why.
It is difficult for more experienced individuals, or myself at least, to focus strictly on the job details in the entry-level job description. My primary job function at the bank was to handle simple customer’s phone inquiries about their bank account(s), mobile banking and online banking issues.
I often found myself veering into other job duties such as Information Technologies, primarily on IT security and preventing debit and credit card theft. I am very knowledgeable in this arena with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a strong working knowledge of modern technologies.
I was written up multiple times for providing information to customers on how to prevent credit/debit card theft. Approximately 33% of the calls we received were disputes for unauthorized card charges. I felt that is was a strong value-add to educate customers on how this happens. In fact, I published an article in regards.
My supervisor often called me into her office and replayed the recorded calls telling me that the conversation should have stopped at point A. I went in to point B, C and D mind you with very well educated advice which provided a high level of customer service in my opinion.
My primary job function was to troubleshoot the caller’s, problem hang up, answer the next call, quickly troubleshoot the issue, hang up, next, hang up, etc.
I am a quality versus quantity guy by nature. This job demanded high quantity with bare minimal quality. *I have published literature of my theorem and hypothesis on qualities vs quantities. Please let me know if you would like me to elaborate.
To summarize, “You cannot fit a well-rounded object into a simple square”. Try all you like, it just won't work...
So yes, it is very reasonable for one to be overqualified for a position.
It's simple for one negative person or event in your life to take away everything you have spent a lifetime building.
Whether applying to a college, interviewing for a job or just trying to get a date, people are going to check up on you before making a decision.
It is my mission to give YOU control of your online presence and publish it to the world the way you deserve it to be seen.
If you, or your business is suffering from reputation issues, there is a solution.
Take action now by contacting me for a FREE Internet Search Analysis.
You've spent your lifetime perfecting your public image, but what about your online reputation?
What the Internet says about you requires protection, especially in today’s search engine obsessed culture.
Don’t let others define you!