Early in my search I waited until I felt fully prepared before applying, only to realize readiness is a moving target. Momentum started to matter more than perfection. How do you balance confidence with action?

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Jobs change all the time. If you see a job description and you can do 80 percent of what they're asking for, you should apply. In the meantime, try to pick up a new skill here or there if you see a trend. It can get you better prepared for the interview, at least.

Thanks for the advice. Yeah that’s what I figure, I just hope the time I’m investing in building new skills is going towards the right new skills

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