Applying for a position, even when you are not meeting all requirements?
We asked our followers on LinkedIn, whether they apply for job positions even when they do not meet all the requirements. Surprisingly, most of them chose the same answer.
There were around 300 respondents, and almost 80%, specifically 76%, voted yes. The rest, 24%, do not apply for positions without meeting all of the requirements.
It is understandable that job seekers should not apply for jobs that are strange to them. They should always meet at least half of the requirements. Otherwise the hiring process will be difficult for both the company and the candidate.
However, the survey illustrates that many people apply to jobs without meeting all the requirements. Requirements are put in job description in order to help people understand the details of a job and what skills is the company looking for. Although there is a vitality to apply to jobs to meet your skills, it is also important to have determinity and will to learn. In addition, employers do not always look for a 100% match but rather somebody that can offer something different.
In conclusion, even if you meet only half of the job requirements but are passionate about the job, and determined to learn new skills, do not hesitate to try it out. At the end, you always learn something new.
We wish you good luck! :)