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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 03:23 PM Original message |
Do you apply for jobs that you don't meet the exact qualifications? |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
1. My advice: NEVER B.S. about your experience or qualifications. |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 03:29 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. When I say B.S., I don't mean lie |
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MrCoffee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
3. Unless it says "Resumes will not be considered unless X", I apply |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 04:56 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. I guess nothing |
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Seeking Serenity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
4. Heck, yeah. All the time. Just for kicks. |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
5. Sure |
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tigereye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
7. sure, you never know! I guess I'd address the difference in the cover letter |
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busybl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 11:37 PM Response to Reply #7 |
14. I wouldn't address the difference at all |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
8. Absolutely. |
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tjwash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
9. Hell yeah...that's what interviews are for. |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
10. Occasionally. |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
11. I have and occaisionally gotten interviews |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
12. Don't lie, but apply -- I didn't have enough experience in ONE way for the job now |
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busybl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
13. of course |
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Robeson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 11:39 PM Response to Original message |
15. In this economy, I've been applying for jobs I'm over qualified for... |
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grannylib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
16. I apply anyway; I don't lie on my resume or in the interview, but try |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-12-08 11:48 PM Response to Original message |
17. I apply for any job I'm remotely qualified for |
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Orrex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:35 AM Response to Original message |
18. Hell yes! That's how I almost got the job as a Hooters waitress. |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 12:36 AM Response to Original message |
19. No. n/t |
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UrbScotty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-13-08 01:06 AM Response to Original message |
20. Never hurts to challenge the system a little. |
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