Dr. Isaiah Hankel

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Isaiah Hankel is the Founder and CEO of Overqualified™, a career consultancy helping experienced professionals reclaim their value in today’s job market. For more than 15 years, Isaiah has worked with over 20,000 highly accomplished professionals with advanced degrees and decades of experience to help them land meaningful roles across industries. Through Overqualified™, Isaiah pioneered a system that transforms the outdated “overqualified” label into a strategic advantage - teaching seasoned professionals how to communicate their worth, eliminate bias in hiring, and leverage deep experience as a competitive edge. His insights help mid- to late-career professionals transition careers with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Isaiah is the author of the forthcoming book Too Good to Get Hired (April 2026), a bold investigation into why highly qualified candidates are often overlooked and how they can break through outdated hiring systems. The book blends research, case studies, and practical frameworks for experienced professionals to stop underselling themselves and start securing the roles they deserve. A three-time bestselling author and sought-after career expert, Isaiah’s writing ha

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