"I feel underqualified for this position" Is something I'm used to grads saying every day. At the end of the day, if you are applying for an entry-level/ grad position, the company isn't going to expect you to come in fully qualified. They're instead looking for a grad who's coachable, keen to get stuck in and eager to learn. You might not have all the knowledge or experience for a role, but it’s about showcasing what you do have… ➡ Highlight examples from your part-time jobs, sport, research at university. ➡ Find articles and do extra industry research to highlight you've already dedicated time and effort to the interview process. The hard skills can always be learnt on the job, but it's demonstrating your soft skills that will get you through interviews. _ 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙙! ✨ Follow Timberseed for the latest job opportunities and career insights. 📧 Apply now: poppy@timberseed.com 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙚? 🚀 Reach out for expert advice: hiring@timberseed.com #grads #gradjobs #recruitment #interviews
Being underqualified isn't a thing! There's no firm in world where you'd know everything from the get-go. Don't let that thought stop your job search 😊
'"I feel underqualified for this position" Is something I'm used to grads saying every day.' Maybe so, but I have published in peer-reviewed journals in Pure Mathematics and English Literature, and I still cannot get a job.
Focus on what you can do not the other way around!
Advising Grads on Careers in Executive Search & SaaS Sales | London | Timberseed
3moConversely, if you find yourself ticking all the boxes for a role - chances are you're overqualified and will be unable to grow!