Need some advice on job quals:
Have an interview with a job I have a great fit with, but they list "excellent modeling skills" as a qual. I have some experience, but definitely not building from scratch. Also, this is a general strategy and low-tenure role so I'm hoping modeling is nice to have and possible to learn.
How should I approach this? Tell them directly where I stand and am willing to learn? More importantly, how do I not get psyched out that I'm not right for the role?

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Tell them you have "excellent modeling skills" then bust your butt to prove that assertion right.

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Agree with this strategy. Biz world does not value humility - the bravado wins. Fake it til you make it

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Modelling skills are a "how hot are your wings?" Type question

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Tell them you have them.

If they test you, do your best.

If your best isn't good enough, you're in the same spot as if you told them your modeling skills weren't that great.

If you undersell yourself, they might give the job to someone who's not any better than you who didn't.

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How to answer “Have you used modeling on an engagement”?

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