How often do you apply for roles where you only meet part of the requirements? I have gone into several interviews where the job turned out to be very different from the description. That has made me rethink how strictly I screen myself out. How are you deciding when to take a shot?

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Oh all of the time. You’re never going to find a role where you meet all of the requirements. If you meet 70 percent or so, I say go ahead and apply.

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