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Saturday, 18 May 2013

4 tips on how to sell yourself for a position you're not qualified for



Quite often in my experience I have come across individuals who are not satisfied with their career choice. Some people pick the wrong degree, others take on a role which they feel isn't for them. Sometimes the work experience or your qualifications are not strong enough for the role, but more often than not employers will overlook these downfalls for the right candidate. Here are 4 simple tips to make sure you’re the right candidate.

Don’t lie on your application
Don’t lie about your experience, don’t lie about your qualifications and certainly don’t lie about your skills. As well as jeopardising your job in the future, when you walk into an interview you will only be more nervous. With this is mind, employers will expect your to answer questions specifically relating to your CV and your nervous disposition when answering questions will show through.