Interviewing for a role I dont feel qualified for. Thoughts on cancelling?

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I’d take it. Worth seeing what they’re actually expecting and if they’re looking for someone who will grow into the role.

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Do it! Good practice. And let them decide if your not a fit. Don’t sell yourself short.

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Lmao. Were/We’re/We are all human!

Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back.

Some perspective: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/12/06/hidden-upside-trump-white-houses-incompetence/

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You miss the shots you don’t take. Believe in and sell yourself.

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Never

they may want someone who is growing into this role

Yea don’t sweat it. First call is a screen.

Try your best. If you are feeling very comfortable and not challenged in your current role then perhaps this is the shake up you need.

Talk to those you respect that are already in that role to get a sense of what is different.

Design roles are largely execution, concept, aesthetic, and efficiency.

Art Direction is all of that but across multiple projects, team management, project scope, and client engagement.

Each tier up the per view is a step or two back so you can see the bigger picture.

Hope this is helpsful.

Take it!

I’ve interviewed for a position that I wasn’t qualified for. Afterward I told the recruiter that they needed to change their application because what they’re looking for didn’t align with the experience level listed on the application description.

It’s not your fault, it’s theirs. No harm in talking to someone.

And why would they waste time to interview you if you were totally unqualified? Close the deal, my friend! If you don’t, great practice and exposure.

If it feels over your head go for it, if it feels comfortable run away.

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