Recruiter reached out to me via LinkedIn for a job which I think I’m way not qualified for. What would you do? Proceed with the interview?

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As in it’s too senior? Hell yeah you take that call! Talk yourself up. Best case you last the job and make bank. Worst case you either get rejected or land the job and fake it til you make it lol.

Either way personally I think you should always hear out new opportunities. Never know!

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Understand your limitations, if you don't feel like you could perform the role then either say so to the recruiter, or take the interview as practice or on a hope you get it.

Thanks. Yes, the role is quite senior

I’d take it. You could be a mutual fit and they can counter with a lower title

How is that different than day to day consulting? Just read the wiki article before you walk into the interview

Swing the bat my boy! I was never hired for a job because of my brains. It’s always been my good looks. 😉

“Maybe you could tell me what is going on. And please, speak as you might to a young child. Or a golden retriever. It wasn't brains that brought me here; I assure you that.” - John Tuld, Margin Call

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