Ask the Expert: Should I apply for a job that I don't have all the skills for?

11/29/22 • 18 min

Have you ever applied for a job that requires software skills you haven't learned yet? Have you ever had a negative experience with one of the members of a search committee and wonder if that one person influenced your chances at getting hired? Have you ever wondered how your age plays a role in the job search process?

In this mailbag episode, Matt Trainum answers these questions and provides advice on managing each scenario.

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In this mailbag episode, Matt Trainum answers these questions and provides advice on managing each scenario.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!

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