Why applying for that awesome job that you aren’t totally qualified for (yet) can be a good idea.
We’ve all been there – you see a really fantastic job listing, and while you have several of the requested qualifications, you don’t quite have the whole list. What do you do? Do you apply anyway, and hope for the best? Or do you just ignore that listing and move on to the next one, one with requirements that you do meet? At Labor Solutions, we recommend taking the bull by the horns and going for that dream job!
Why You Should Apply for That Job
Most employers are realistic, especially those who are clients of Labor Solutions. They understand that sometimes the best candidate for a position doesn’t have all of the necessary qualifications yet. Perhaps the candidate is coming from a different field and they haven’t had a chance to acquire the experience that is requested in the job posting. That’s okay!
You might not have the specific experience the employer is seeking, but you do have experience. Unless this is your very first job, you’ve been racking up experience of some sort throughout your job history. Take a look at your resume and think about how the experience you have could be applied to the position that you’re interested in. Think outside the box, get creative! Don’t go overboard embellishing, but relate what you’ve done in the past with what you can do in the future.
Emphasize your successes, too. Share your experiences solving problems, and highlight your strengths, including soft skills like being a reliable team member, your ability to pick up new skills quickly, and other less tangible assets.
Let Labor Solutions Help You
When you are looking for work, don’t forget to send your resume to Labor Solutions. We have the skills, experience, and connections to help you find the right position. Whatever your qualifications may be, we can work with them!
