How important is experience to a job application? Could you still get an interview if you don’t meet the stated experience qualifications? What’s the secret?

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I don't think you need to have all the experience that they are requesting. But you definitely need to know the skills they are looking for. Say, for example, if they are looking for five years and you only have three. I would still apply anyway and just showcase the fact that you know everything they are looking for.

Maybe. Depends on required vs. preferred, depends on if you have something that ‘makes up’ for the experience, also I’d say if you aren’t far off, you could make your case. Whether the job is highly competitive or not adds another layer. It’s worth it to me if I feel like I’m a close fit, but to each their own when deciding that.

It'll depend on the position, industry, and company. I don't think there's any secret or universal answer to the question. Some companies will be flexible and accept 4 YOE instead of 5, others won't. If years on the job is the only thing I'm lacking (and I'm reasonably close), I'll submit the application anyway.

In today’s market without experience I don’t think there would be an interview. They’re usually looking for specifics

So it depends but in a lot of cases yes. A job listings requirements is more of a wish list and almost no one meets all of them. So if you think you meet 70 to 80% of the requirements, go ahead and apply you never know.

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