Solicite un trabajo, incluso si no cumple con todos los criterios

Las cartas de presentación también son un excelente lugar para volver a enfatizar su valor.

Planee usar el probado método STAR (Situación, Tarea, Acción, Resultado), al responder preguntas situacionales.

He aquí algunos consejos para ayudarlo a encontrar su próximo trabajo.

Si usted es un graduado universitario, incluya las pasantías relevantes para el puesto en sus «años de experiencia». Si tiene cinco años en su carrera y el criterio pide ocho años, presente su solicitud. Si cumple con aproximadamente el 60% de los criterios, aplique.

Aunque no todas las empresas esperan cartas de presentación, yo le recomiendo encarecidamente que dedique tiempo y esfuerzo a redactar una, ya que es su mejor oportunidad de llamar la atención del reclutador y demostrar su motivación para el trabajo.

Finalmente, prepárese para hablar sobre algunas de sus habilidades más técnicas. Es posible que no posea todas las habilidades duras enumeradas en la descripción del trabajo, pero elija dos o tres que pueda ejemplificar a través de su trabajo anterior.

Practique sus respuestas en voz alta, en una entrevista simulada con un amigo, o anótelas en una hoja de papel. Esto lo ayudará a ser claro y conciso con sus ejemplos durante la entrevista real.

Apply to a Job, Even if You Don’t Meet All Criteria
Janet T. Phan
c. 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing Corp.

Janet T. Phan is a global technology consultant.

From HBR.org

All too often, people don’t apply for a new position simply because they don’t hit every single criteria.

For early-career professionals, this presents a big challenge, as most entry-level jobs still require a year or two of work experience. If you’re still new to the workforce, don’t let this or other requirements limit you.

Here are some tips to help you find your next job.

DO YOUR RESEARCH.

Most companies worth working for aren’t looking for the perfect candidate, particularly for entry-level and associate-level roles. It’s expected that you’ll learn and grow along the way. If you have skills similar to the requirements and are open to building new ones, you can likely sell yourself for the part.

Pro-tip: If you’re a college graduate, count internships relevant to the role in your “years of experience.” If you’re five years into your career, and the criteria asks for eight years, apply. If you meet about 60% of the criteria, apply.

DON’T SKIP A COVER LETTER.

While not all companies expect <a href=»https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-that-sounds-like-you-and-gets-noticed» rel=»nofollow»>cover letters</a>, I highly encourage you to put in the extra time and effort in drafting one, as it is your best chance of gaining the recruiter’s attention and demonstrating your motivation for the job. Resumes are backward looking — they tell the recruiter what you have done in the past and what skills you acquired. Cover letters are forward looking — they focus on what you want to do, why you are interested in the job and why you believe you’re a good fit.

Cover letters are also a great place to reemphasize your value. They can be used to fill the gaps and explain why you think you have the skills to do the job regardless of your time in the workforce.

PREPARE, PREPARE, PREPARE.

Taking time to look into the company, the team and the hiring manager should be one of your priorities.

First, if you heard about this job from a recruiter, set up a call with them to ask questions about the interview process.

Next, gather your application materials and review the professional experiences you want to highlight. Plan to use the time-tested <a href=»https://www.themuse.com/advice/star-interview-method» rel=»nofollow»>STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method</a> when answering situational questions.

Write down two or three examples of successful projects, as well as one or two examples of times you failed and what you learned from those failures. You should also include data points where you can — such as growing revenue by 10%.

Finally, be ready to touch on some of your more technical skills. You may not possess every hard skill listed in the job description, but choose two or three you can exemplify through your previous work.

For new grads with less experience in the field, remember that school projects, volunteer work or side gigs are on the table.

Practice your answers aloud, in a mock interview with a friend, or jot them down on a piece of paper. This will help you be clear and succinct with your examples during the actual interview.

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You’ll never be considered if you don’t apply. The key is getting that first interview. After that, it’s up to you to craft your work history and experience into a story that convinces the hiring manager you’re right for the role. Commit to showing up for yourself in this way. The reality is you won’t land all the roles, but you might land one. And you’ll never know if you don’t try.