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So I'm a recent Uni graduate and I'm looking to transition out of the part-time retail work I did while I was in school and into an office job. There is a specific position I am interested and I meet all but one of the required qualifications, which is 1 year of office work experience. Would you queens suggest that I still apply for it despite this?
I feel like apart from lacking specifically a year of office experience, I think I have all the skills and abilities necessary to make me a good fit for the job. I've done plenty (multiple years worth) of volunteer work and internships in office environments that have given me the experience and skills this job listing is looking for. However, since it was all volunteer and internship based instead of from a proper full time job, I was second guessing whether it would count. I would greatly appreciate your input on this.
EDIT: Thank you everyone for your replies. All of you are right - I have nothing to lose here, the worse that can happen is getting a no and that's not a problem. I'm going to take your advice and apply. I'm no longer going to hesitate to apply in the future even if I dont meet 100% of the qualifications.
Absolutely!! Always throw your hat in the ring.
I have done this my entire career and it works wonders. I have gotten most of the interviews too.
Men apply when they meet 60% of the criteria, women when they meet 80ish%. ALWAYS act like unqualified men in this regard and throw your hat in the ring. The worst thing you can get is a no
Remember: No one bullshits more than men. You bullshitting isn't coming close to the bs they spew about themselves. Talk yourself up, talk up your accomplishments.
yes, you should. worst case scenario, you won't get the job and you'll move on with your life.
If you feel you have most of the qualifications, why not. You never know.
I work with men who get the job and have NONE of the qualifications it turns out. The audacity. Of course apply.
There's a website called EarnBetter where you can tailor a resume according to the job description you're going for.
https://earnbetter.com/
Unpaid work absolutely counts as work experience.
Someone was telling me just yesterday about a study that showed that men consider themselves qualified for a job if they meet 1 out of 10 of the stated requirements, while women consider themselves unqualified if they meet only 9 out of 10 stated requirements.
That means you're probably more qualified than a lot of the males who are going to apply, and you should do it.
Yes, definitely apply. Even listings posted on the employment website Indeed.com will sometimes include a statement like: "please apply even if you don't check every box" and they have some stat on there as well that mentions applicants from underrepresented groups tend to avoid applying for jobs if they don't have every qualification, which employers actively try to deter.
Also, one year of office work experience is not that hefty a qualification, so if you are a good applicant otherwise, the employer won't care.
Yes. Absolutely! As someone who used to be a trainer in employment services, I would also suggest you spend some time thinking about and listing all the office-related skills you acquired during your voluntary work and internships so that you can make sure you include them on your CV/resume and are able to talk about them with confidence at an interview. Good luck!
Absolutely, you should still apply for the position! Your multiple years of volunteer work and internships in office environments are valuable experiences that can count towards the required qualifications. Employers often look for relevant skills and experiences, not just formal job titles. Make sure to highlight these experiences on your resume and in your cover letter, emphasizing how they have prepared you for the role.
Best of luck with your application, and remember, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take! For more job opportunities, check out this job search site.
Yes apply. Men have the NERVE to apply when only 1 or 2 things match. Please apply.