Written In Stone Can Job Posting Requirements be Flexible

Written In Stone Can Job Posting Requirements be Flexible Searching for a job can be a daunting task. You scan through dozens of job postings without any of them fitting your idea of the job you want.   But then there will be times that you will find it a posting that describes a job that is everything youve been looking for. The problem?   You dont have all of the qualifications required in the  job description.  You dont have any of the education, work experience, or skill requirements specifically listed in the posting. What do you do? Do you give up now and keep searching? Or do you pursue the job and see what happens? It is a  different decision for every person and every job. Not all requirements are written in stone, and employers may wave some requirements, if they think you have other attributes that would make you an ideal candidate for the position.  Here are  a few  things to consider before making a decision whether or not to apply for a job youre not completely qualified for. Ask yourself some tough questions: Before pursuing a job you need to ask yourself if you feel you are really qualified for even some of the position requirements. Could you do well at this job even without having all the requirements mandated in the posting? If the answer is yes then proceed with the application/resume submission process. Do you have different skills, education, or experience: If you have skills, education, or experience that  differ from the requirements in the posting but would apply to the job, you may be able to get the job anyway. For example: The requirements say you need at least a Bachelors degree in Business Management, but you have a Bachelors degree in Accounting with a minor in Psychology. You  earned a degree, and have learned other skills during your education  that are marketable and  could still get you  the job. If you dont have any of the above: The fact of the matter is, if you dont have something to give the company in exchange for what they have posted, then you shouldnt pursue the job. The company put those requirements down for a reason, so if you want to change those requirements, then you need to give them something worthwhile in return. While it will be different for every job, if you have something to give a potential employer, for the most part, you  may be able to  get around specific job requirements and land the job.