How far do you stray from “years of experience” requirements when applying for jobs?

I have 6 years of FTE marketing/advertising experience. Do I have a shot at jobs that are asking for 8+ years experience??

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Yup, do it!! Job descriptions are written for the “unicorns” or people that totally, 100%, fit the bill. The thing is, unicorns are very mystical and rare. You should still apply!

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If you fit at least 2/3 of the requirements, it’s worth the application. Job descriptions are written by the last person who had the job with lots of “nice to haves”

If you think you can do a job but are missing a few things it’s absolutely worth throwing your hat in the ring.

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Always try to punch above your weight class. It’s basically what advertising is all about.

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Do ittttt! If you checked every box on that job description then you’d be overqualified.

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The years of experience is arbitrary af

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I aim for one year to one year & a half under the minimum!

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I go by experience level and titles vs years. I know some people with my number of years are at Strategist and some are at VP.

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So, how about folks on the engineering side, management in particular. TOC, YOE?

I've posted before:
DIr. of Architecture and Engineering
20 YOE as of this year
180k TC (160 base + bonus)

Work in a private software house in the GTA.

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16+ YOE mainframe Architect/Manager salary expectations please, which company giving high pay, any leads pls provide insights.....

Thank you

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I have been to this tax slab for the first time don't have. any knowledge.
can one of you assist what can be done or what are the steps for saving the tax or us it possible to have 0 tax.
FYI,
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If you are looking for exciting opportunity, Kindly share your resume to patelprachi2128@gmail.com with subject as referral code for which you want to apply.

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Stay or go ?

I'm at an early stage tech start up and gaining experience in an industry that I like. However, I am getting no formal training or sales coaching. Everything I've done so far (Inc. Targeted marketing and prospecting) has been self taught and I feel like I am lacking professional knowledge if I was to move onto a different company, especially considering that I am not involved in the full sales cycle.

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Technically, I'm not a college student anymore because I just graduated in December. I am having trouble finding jobs within my field (Communications with little experience in marketing). I've gotten plenty of interviews, but none of them have made it past the first formal interview (phone screening then interview). Any advice?

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Looking to pivot into managerial. Can someone take a look at my resume? Tips would be appreciated as well!

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How do referrals work?
If I get a referral from someone and I apply, then can I still reach out to a recruiter on LinkedIn expressing interest in the role? And do I let them know that I already applied? I’m sure they get tons of messages so what should I say so that it won’t be overlooked?Im currently unemployed and very eager to get an entry level position in either HR, Marketing, or Project/Program Coordinator in the tech field, so any advice is greatly appreciated.

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Hello fishes,
Did anyone work remotely as product@ manager?

How is the experience like as product management is best done when directly collaborating with other teams Inperson.

I am planning to look for wfh options due to personal reasons does it effect wlb due to continuous meetings etc

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What if one of rounds was not up to the mark?

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