How do you decide whether to apply for a role you are slightly underqualified for versus waiting until you meet more of the requirements?

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It's tough to know if you're under qualified. In fact, the job posters probably don't know what they need. And other qualities and skills you bring may be more successful than what they have considered. If the job sounds like a match, go for it.

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In a tight market like this, you probably should meet at least 80% of the listed qualifications. Unless you have some sort of unique experience that might be hard to come by, and/or you have a connection at the company, it’s highly unlikely you will get a call back if you don’t match a majority of the qualifications since there’s so many applicants for any open role.

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Just apply and forget about it and move on

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No waiting. Apply. Unless you really don’t want it. There is no waiting these days. You will either get the job or not. The decision will be made for you in the end. Go for it!

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Apply and note that your taking the course on the other subjects

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