Reapplying to a job you're still underqualified for?
September 29, 2012 11:15 PM Subscribe
I applied for a job requiring 18 months' experience and was rejected (at that point, I had 9 months' experience). I fitted all other criteria. The same job has popped up again, and I now have 15 months' experience. I still fit all other criteria (the requirements for both positions are exactly the same) Should I reapply?
What do you have to lose by applying again?
posted by MighstAllCruckingFighty at 11:37 PM on September 29, 2012
posted by MighstAllCruckingFighty at 11:37 PM on September 29, 2012
Well, the worst thing they can do is not give you the job. Go for it.
If you're worried about their opinion of you, remember that most companies value persistance and tenacity. Write a kick-ass cover letter and show them how dedicated you can be!
posted by windykites at 2:02 AM on September 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
If you're worried about their opinion of you, remember that most companies value persistance and tenacity. Write a kick-ass cover letter and show them how dedicated you can be!
posted by windykites at 2:02 AM on September 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
Keep in mind that experience requirements may not be why you didn't get the job, and more experience may not get it for you or someone else.
When someone with "all the qualifications" doesn't get a job, it is almost always because of "fit" or "culture". ("He doesn't seem to get us" or "I think he'd be a bad team player" or "He seems more suited to a different type of work environment". Or sometimes "I don't like him" or "I like that guy better".)
So, sure. Re-apply. There's not a lot of harm. But if you weren't shortlisted or considered last time, think about what you need to do differently this time. More experience won't the thing that changes their mind.
posted by Kololo at 11:44 AM on September 30, 2012
When someone with "all the qualifications" doesn't get a job, it is almost always because of "fit" or "culture". ("He doesn't seem to get us" or "I think he'd be a bad team player" or "He seems more suited to a different type of work environment". Or sometimes "I don't like him" or "I like that guy better".)
So, sure. Re-apply. There's not a lot of harm. But if you weren't shortlisted or considered last time, think about what you need to do differently this time. More experience won't the thing that changes their mind.
posted by Kololo at 11:44 AM on September 30, 2012
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So sure, apply, you have nothing to lose, but be willing to be rejected again.
posted by tylerkaraszewski at 11:18 PM on September 29, 2012 [1 favorite]