Should you apply for a job even if you don’t meet all the skills?
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:31:23 +0000
New survey says companies may be willing to train up, so it’s worth a shot, especially for internationally trained professionals
Have you applied for a job even if you don’t meet all the qualifications asked for? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In new research from global staffing firm Robert Half, HR managers in Canada said 45 per cent of resumés they receive, on average, are from candidates who don’t meet job requirements.
And, in a separate survey of Canadian workers, 76 per cent admitted they would apply for a role when they don’t match all the qualifications.
Luckily for applicants, 86 per cent of HR managers reported their company is open to hiring an employee whose skills can be developed through training. In fact, 58 per cent of employees have been offered a job when they didn’t match the exact qualifications.
“Companies that approach hiring requirements with some flexibility open themselves up to a broader pool of talented candidates who otherwise may have been overlooked,” says Greg Scileppi, president of international staffing operations at Robert Half.
“While core competencies remain important, identify applicants who are agile learners eager to expand their skillset, and who take a proactive approach to professional improvement ― they will likely be more motivated to find new ways to adapt and innovate within the role, and provide greater value and commitment to the business in the long term.”