The job postings for my dream companies are intimidating. So much required experience I don't have... do I even apply or wait until I'm more qualified?

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Yes, if you got 60% of the skills. Especially the primary one, apply. The rest is your growth and leaning opportunity. If someone has 95-100% of the requirements of the job description then they are overqualified for it

Not in this market, you need 150% of the requirements to get interviewed

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Sometimes companies state job requirements well beyond of what they are really looking for. My first job: they were asking for a candidate with a master’s in automatic control. I had not even graduated BSEE, applied and got the job! I did however read the specific job requirements and before the interview learned as much as possible on the subject matters.
So if you feel you can do the job, apply ! Doesn’t hurt. Worst case, you will improve your interviewing skills and learn what they really need. Good luck !

Shoot your shot! What do you have to lose?

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