Last week, I discussed the importance of carefully reviewing the qualifications in job postings before deciding to apply. But what do you do when you do not see any jobs for which you are qualified?
Gabe A. wrote: “You say minimum years is often less negotiable, but I’ve had other people tell me otherwise. I have an advanced degree but only two years of relevant professional experience. My frustration comes from many seemingly entry-level positions that require five years of experience. I’ve generally applied for those positions anyways, but my zero success rate leads me to think that you might be correct. What do you suggest?”
To break down the many facets of this issue, I think it’s important to examine why organizations have these strict requirements and then look at how to overcome them.
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Kate Warren is the Executive Vice President and Executive Editor of Devex, where she leads a global team of journalists, event producers, and communications and marketing professionals to drive conversations around the most pressing and urgent issues of our time, including climate, global health, food security, philanthropy, humanitarian crises, and foreign aid funding. Through live journalism — via in-person and virtual events — along with insider news, analysis, podcasts, content series, and special reports, Kate and her team ensure the most important ideas, voices, and debates reach an influencer audience to drive impact and make progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
