Have you ever had that moment when you find the perfect job but you hesitate because the requirements are intimidating?
Have you ever passed on an opportunity because you felt you would be overlooked?
Or have you thought to yourself “there’s no point in going after dream roles because the competition will be too heavy.”
If this sounds like you then read on. You absolutely should apply for those roles.
Qualifications aside, you can’t be a surgeon if you’ve never studied, but if there’s a role you know you’re capable of doing, then go for it.
Don’t sell your amazing self short, you’d be surprised just how qualified you actually are.
You are valuable and the skills you have learned over your years will take you far.
You are worthy of doing the work you want to be doing.
Here are three skills you may not recognise you possess that can bring you to your dream role.
You have drive
If you’re reading this article, then you’re motivated and have the drive.
Don’t hide it; this desire for more and your go-get-em attitude can help you stand out.
Employers want somebody who cares deeply about what they are doing.
They’re looking for someone who will want to do their best work, inspire those around them and feel strongly about the mission of their company.
Employers aren’t just looking for somebody to get the job done; they are looking for team members who can uphold their values and help their company grow.
If you feel this way about a future employer, then let them know.
Passion and drive are rare and well sought after characteristics.
You have skills
You really do, even if you can’t see it yet.
Through all your previous jobs, volunteering or leisure activities there are skills that you have developed.
From understanding how to communicate effectively, handling multiple stakeholders or relationship management you’ve learned a lot of skills that are desirable in the workplace.
You just have to understand how to shape your experience and wear these skills proudly.
Are you great at teamwork? Cool under a crisis? A grade-A problem solver? Ask yourself what you’ve done that can be transferred into another working environment.
It may not match the job requirements exactly but it shows all your other amazing talents and your ability to reflect on your learnings critically.
You have potential
You have something to bring to the table. As a new employee, you offer fresh ideas and a different perspective.
Being observant and aware of the goals of the company you are applying for is valuable and will put you ahead.
You bring an outsider’s perspective on how they can get to where they want to go.
You can adapt to things easily. The way we conduct work can change rapidly and a great employability skill is being able to change quickly.
A wonderful way of proving this is by showing that you are up to date with software or current trends.
So go for it, get cracking on those applications.
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