But it can also be disappointing if you find exciting roles that youre not fully qualified for.
Dont get discouraged when you dont meet 100% of the criteria in a job listing.
Do your research
Theres no rule against applying for a job youre not qualified for.
It’s free, every week, in your inbox.
Examine the job spec: what specifics can you glean about what the companys looking for?
Next, look at where your skills meet whats being sought.
You might be closer to the must-haves than you realise.
You cant put things on your CV that arent true.
Pretend youre a friend giving yourself advice, and take a look at your CV through their eyes.
What would their advice be?
Its this that can be key: recognising that employers dont just want a perfect fit.
They also want someone wholl blossom in the role.
If you do apply for a job and dont meet the full qualifications, you wont be alone.
So what are you waiting for?
Looking for a new role?
Here are three companies hiring on theHouse of Talent Job Board.
She is the author of the bestselling non-fiction book Social Capital, about Irelands relationship with social media.
