At some point of your life, you may consider working for a job that is slightly below than your previous employment, reasons include having to enjoy certain benefits or plans of starting over. However, if you submit a resume that is overpowering, prospective employers might think you are underselling yourself and even might be considered as someone with low self-esteem or overall value. In this situation, you need to revise your CV in such a way that employers won’t think what is wrong with you.

Clearly state your acceptance – You should indicate in your cover letter or somewhere in your CV that you are aware of your qualifications exceeding the expectation of the job. After which, you need to explain why in spite of this fact you would still want to be considered for the opening.

Highlight your strongest skills and connect them to the company – Link these skills to the growth prospects in the company, implying that working for that company would actually make allowance for such a sacrifice on your part.

If you have an employment gap, inform them – You could say that after taking a breather from work for legitimate reasons (such as child rearing, spouse career support, launching business in the family, among others) you are looking forward to work again in the industry which was and is your first and last love. Make sure to match this with your career objective.

Put emphasis on your abilities – Explain that you are willing to work in a lesser position to test your abilities and attitude, highlighting the fact that you are very hardworking and that you would very soon be a highly valuable member of the organization. Take away the focus from your education qualifications by putting your skills and achievements that would match perfectly with the job requisites.

Flatter the company a little – Use the cover letter to prepare the employer for the discrepancy in the match by subtle flattery, saying that it is an honor to work in the company and such honor would far exceed the little inconvenience of a lesser designation. Show confidence that you will prove as an asset to the company.