Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions.

Q: How do I get a job I’m overqualified for?

A: Though it may seem counterintuitive to the idea that we should always be climbing a career ladder, there are plenty of reasons to want to take a step down to a role that you are overqualified for. The best approach........

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