You Don’t Have All Of The Qualifications Laid Out In The Ad – Should You Still Apply?

The answer is a resounding “YES”! So long as you have about 70 percent of the qualifications then you should apply. Some people are under the mistaken assumption that if they don’t have the university degree or the same number of years of experience or the software knowledge that is being asked for, then they shouldn’t even apply. You need to know that those ads are written with the employer’s “desired” qualifications and not their “required” qualifications in mind. The truth is that employers will quite often make their decisions based on a candidate’s soft skills more than anything else. That means that if an employer likes you and feels that you will fit in well with other people in the company, then you will get an offer. It doesn’t matter that you don’t have one or two of the qualifications listed in the ad.

So, it makes a lot of sense then to develop your ability to get along with people as and a positive attitude. People prefer to be around others who are positive, energetic and friendly as opposed to people who are negative and unfriendly. You can become more positive by deciding to be more positive. Think more positively and it will have a direct impact on your outward behavior. Hang around with positive, upbeat people and will begin to rub off on you.

Take more time for yourself to relax and do the things that you enjoy and it will positively affect your attitude and your interactions with other people. Many people spend their nights in front of the television and complain that they don’t have time for the things that they enjoy. If this is you, stop watching so much television and take time for yourself to do the things that you enjoy. Take up that old hobby again or re-read one of your favorite books. Join a social club related to your area of interest. You can find them quite easily by checking out websites such as www.meetup.com. Join a gym or get out and get walking. Exercise is a great way to boost your mood as well as your self esteem.

The worst that can happen if you apply to a job for which you don’t have all of the advertised qualifications is that you won’t get a call back. And, if the employer feels that they must hire a candidate with a university degree regardless of their other qualifications, they may find that you’re suitable for another position within the company.