This is where some of the harsher truths are revealed, as the “too much experience” line is often used when the employer or recruiter doesn’t want to have the difficult discussion around why a candidate isn’t suitable for the role, claims Dann. Whether it’s around competency, culture fit, or qualifications, he says that, “unfortunately, this can be a common response trotted out in these instances.” It’s not to say these other issues are illegitimate, they may just be harder subjects to broach, and hence there’s a reluctance to discuss them at length with candidates. They are more easily summarised under the too much experience banner. - See more at: http://www.seek.co.nz/career-advice/what-does-too-much-experience-really-mean#sthash.Kh9Ehti7.dpuf