Would you apply for a job without meeting all "requirements"

[Poohgirl]

A friend of mine found a really great job that she would love to apply for but told me she doesn't think she will. When I asked her why she said that while she knew the job description was something she would love, on the list of requirements she had met all of them but on one had experience in one field of accounting instead of another.

I told her that I thought she should apply anyway, she has a very strong background in everything else and does understand new field, as we were taught all areas of accounting in college. It would be a great challenging career move and can't couldn't hurt to just apply. Worst thing you don't get a call back, right?

 

[barrett7890]

i would apply, i did this twice and got the job both times

i say always apply, you never know

cami
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[WebmasterMaryJo]

Agree.

 

[azgal81]

I would say apply you never know. My current job now I didn't meet one of the requirements and they hired me anyway!

 

[jennyl772003]

Well, let me put it this way...

I interview in 2 weeks for a job that I am 1 year short on experience. There are a few other requirements that I am on the low end of their range for.

I would go for it. I think sometimes companies aim a little higher then what they really need.

 

[Maleficent13]

I'd go for it too...

 

[bananiem]

Absolutely! Dh's last 2 promotions specified Master's Degree, which he didn't have but he got the job anyway. Granted, this was within his company and he'd worked on projects with the people interviewing so they already knew him and his work ethic. He's getting his master's now because the told him they can't keep doing this. Somebody could file a lawsuit if they wanted to, since he got hired above them without the qualifications.

 

[mickeyboat]

I just did. I will let you know how it turns out.

Denae

 

[crcormier]

Definitely apply. As someone who has had to be on the hiring end, you almost never find an applicant that has all the requirements. It's more of a wish list of the perfect candidate. So you look for who can fill even if they don't meet all requirements.

 

[JudicialTyranny]

I would go for it. I think sometimes companies aim a little higher then what they really need.

Right - or you may turn out to be the most qualified for the job based on the other responses they get, if all of the others are even less qualified, and they really need to fill the position. As long as you are honest up front, it can't hurt.

 

[DMickey28]

I would apply. One of my DH's first jobs in technology was applying for a job that asked for a Master's degree or PhD. DH got in for the interview and won them over. He got the job and he was 3 classes away from his Bachelor's at the time.

 

[happyrebster]

Absolutely! Couldn't hurt. Just use the cover letter to explain what you can bring to the position.

 

[budbeerlady]

Apply!!!! I was not experienced in all the areas of the job I currently hold, but they could see I had a willingness to learn.

What is the worst that could happen? Go for it!

 

[ahutton]

Absolutely! Couldn't hurt. Just use the cover letter to explain what you can bring to the position.

This is what I've done in the past. I also included a short description about how the experience I had related to (or would qualify me for) the requirements listed.

 

[Evil Queen]

Yes, apply. My resume is posted online and I got a couple of offers, without some of their requirements being met.

 

[Bob Slydell]

I agree with everyone. Apply -- it's rare that any candidate meets all requirements for a job posting. As long as the areas where you're lacking experience is not a critical area, you'll still be considered for the job.

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Absolutely apply! Sometimes managers are willing to forgo some "requirements" when they meet the right person. As someone who does hiring - I always review the candidatees who apply and look at their total resume.

 

[GoofyDad869]

Apply. But don't 'pad' your resume to meet expectations. Be forthcoming in the places you do not meet 'requirements' - through that discussion you can get a better idea of what the employers true needs are, and you can give them an idea of where your strengths are too.

 

[Nana Annie]

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[NeverlandClub23]

A friend of mine found a really great job that she would love to apply for but told me she doesn't think she will. When I asked her why she said that while she knew the job description was something she would love, on the list of requirements she had met all of them but on one had experience in one field of accounting instead of another.

I told her that I thought she should apply anyway, she has a very strong background in everything else and does understand new field, as we were taught all areas of accounting in college. It would be a great challenging career move and can't couldn't hurt to just apply. Worst thing you don't get a call back, right?

My previous job was as an Account Receivable Specialist. I had no education in Accounting or experience. I was a teller/CSR/Contact Center Rep/head teller for banks for four years but I applied anyways and got the job.

My job now is as an Operation Assistant for a Vehicle Distributor (we ship vehicles made in other countries to car dealerships on the East Coast). I do AR, AP, and Human Resources, get paid even more than I did before and I didn't really think I'd get it. I just applied and interviewed and apparently they loved me .

Good luck to you friend. Sometimes you get the job, sometimes you don't. But you'll never know unless you apply.