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Originally Posted by I.Am.The.End.
Literally, every time I read a job description, it's out of my league. I know they want the perfect person for the job, but there's no way anyone can meet all of their expectations/requirements for the job. Is it a good idea to apply for a job without meeting every single requirement? Is it even possible to meet every single requirement or am I just not good enough for anything?
You'd think that by me getting more that one degree, I'd have basic skills, but I don't really have that many. I guess I have the book-smart skills like writing and math (though it's been a while), but I'm not very good at public speaking (despite all the experience that I have) and I'm not sure I really have social skills. I don't really have friends or know how to get them/keep them for one thing.
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what you need to do is just go for it. you'll never know if you don't apply.
my first job, i was 19 already and thought, nobody wants to hire some 19yo who hasn't had a job yet! but i threw my resume in with everything, which surprised them because it was just a simple shoe store, so they hired me. i worked there for a year and a half before having my daughter in 2011 and then again for another 8 months before having my son this past July. and now, they want me back, and i'm going back as soon as we get the papers sorted out.
all you need is your foot in the door. make them notice you. and bug the **** out of them, too.
as for the public speaking and social skills, they will come to you when you put yourself out there. at least at work. i have no idea about friends, because i'm in the same boat there - can't seem to keep them interested for long. but it's worth a try.
just apply and see what happens.