Comments on: How to get a job you're not qualified for http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:18:47 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: If I knew all the words » Blog Archive » I AM Qualified! http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/comment-page-2/#comment-219008 If I knew all the words » Blog Archive » I AM Qualified! Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:40:39 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/#comment-219008 [...] reading Penelope Trunk’s blog on “How to get a job you’re not qualified for” it helped give me that nudge I needed to [...] [...] reading Penelope Trunk’s blog on “How to get a job you’re not qualified for” it helped give me that nudge I needed to [...]

]]> By: Jen http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/comment-page-1/#comment-189962 Jen Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:22:55 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/#comment-189962 Well, I just got that job that I am not qualified for. I haven't started yet, but I gotta tell you - the stress is not fun. I actually only found this blog because I searched "what to do when you get a job you are not qualified for". I don't have time to read everything and educate myself on everything I should already know. I didn't exaggerate my skills, and they had my actual and true CV, so I keep telling myself they know what they are getting. But I think in a very real way my good schooling means more on paper than in real life, and they might be reading more into my past jobs in terms of experience gained. I am not so unqualified that I am going to completely flounder. It's in my field. It's just a senior level position and I am entry level. I am completely skipping the meaty stuff in the middle where all the 'real' experience is supposed to come from (that qualified you to then be senior level). But I lay awake thinking about how disappointing I am likely to be. One of those senior level folks that everyone below rolls their eyes about because they know less than those under them. I had to take it, though. What's the alternative? I get offered a senior level job and I say, "oh, no thanks. I think I'll just move up the ladder in tiny little steps like you're supposed to". Who succeeds in life that does that? I keep telling myself that successful people leap at opportunities to bounce ahead. But right now, waiting for this job to start and knowing that they expect more from me than what I'm actually bringing to the table, all I can think about is how much easier life would be to just accept that flat learning curve and get rid of all this stress stress stress stress stress! Well, I just got that job that I am not qualified for. I haven't started yet, but I gotta tell you – the stress is not fun. I actually only found this blog because I searched "what to do when you get a job you are not qualified for". I don't have time to read everything and educate myself on everything I should already know. I didn't exaggerate my skills, and they had my actual and true CV, so I keep telling myself they know what they are getting. But I think in a very real way my good schooling means more on paper than in real life, and they might be reading more into my past jobs in terms of experience gained.

I am not so unqualified that I am going to completely flounder. It's in my field. It's just a senior level position and I am entry level. I am completely skipping the meaty stuff in the middle where all the 'real' experience is supposed to come from (that qualified you to then be senior level). But I lay awake thinking about how disappointing I am likely to be. One of those senior level folks that everyone below rolls their eyes about because they know less than those under them.

I had to take it, though. What's the alternative? I get offered a senior level job and I say, "oh, no thanks. I think I'll just move up the ladder in tiny little steps like you're supposed to". Who succeeds in life that does that? I keep telling myself that successful people leap at opportunities to bounce ahead. But right now, waiting for this job to start and knowing that they expect more from me than what I'm actually bringing to the table, all I can think about is how much easier life would be to just accept that flat learning curve and get rid of all this stress stress stress stress stress!

]]> By: Resume Alex http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/comment-page-1/#comment-188560 Resume Alex Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:06:36 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/#comment-188560 Very nice post. I especially agree with #3 - "Just apply". If you don't, how do you know if you can get the job? When I graduated I wanted to work in the marketing field but had no relevant qualification. Nevertheless, I wrote a good cover letter, attached it to my resume and applied. Guess what - I got the job! Very nice post. I especially agree with #3 – "Just apply". If you don't, how do you know if you can get the job? When I graduated I wanted to work in the marketing field but had no relevant qualification. Nevertheless, I wrote a good cover letter, attached it to my resume and applied. Guess what – I got the job!

]]> By: jan http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/comment-page-1/#comment-185161 jan Tue, 05 May 2009 19:04:24 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/#comment-185161 Some great advice for answering want ads and what to say can be found @ www.whatsablog.com Some great advice for answering want ads and what to say can be found @ http://www.whatsablog.com

]]> By: Jenni Martin http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/comment-page-1/#comment-181650 Jenni Martin Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:12:17 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/#comment-181650 I totally agree with what "Music Site" posted which was "But the thing I like about your blogs is that you look like living our all situations, like you have the ability to read our minds and our thoughts and insides" so I didn´t want to repeat it with my own words as it explained exactly how I feel! I just got here - to your blog I mean - one hour ago and I can´t stop reading it! It is 2am in Spain though so I will HAVE TO come back tomorrow! But I can assure you that from the "little bit" of blog I´ve seen you will hear again from me soon! THANK YOU PENELOPE. Jenni Martin I totally agree with what "Music Site" posted which was "But the thing I like about your blogs is that you look like living our all situations, like you have the ability to read our minds and our thoughts and insides" so I didn´t want to repeat it with my own words as it explained exactly how I feel!
I just got here – to your blog I mean – one hour ago and I can´t stop reading it! It is 2am in Spain though so I will HAVE TO come back tomorrow! But I can assure you that from the "little bit" of blog I´ve seen you will hear again from me soon! THANK YOU PENELOPE.
Jenni Martin

]]> By: Pinny Cohen http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/comment-page-1/#comment-179595 Pinny Cohen Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:18:29 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/#comment-179595 Penelope, great tips. I think you miss 100% of the shots you don't take, so applying to anything and everything gives you a shot to meet the hirer at the very least. Penelope, great tips. I think you miss 100% of the shots you don't take, so applying to anything and everything gives you a shot to meet the hirer at the very least.

]]> By: Best Job Interview Skills | SOCOM Sales Tips |Finding a Job http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/comment-page-1/#comment-179388 Best Job Interview Skills | SOCOM Sales Tips |Finding a Job Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:37:01 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/#comment-179388 [...] are some great resources online about how to present yourself during a personal interview. The Brazen Careerist has an article on how to get a job you’re not qualified for. Once you are in front of the [...] [...] are some great resources online about how to present yourself during a personal interview. The Brazen Careerist has an article on how to get a job you're not qualified for. Once you are in front of the [...]

]]> By: Continuous Learning and Professional Development | RDK infoExchange http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/comment-page-1/#comment-144660 Continuous Learning and Professional Development | RDK infoExchange Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:29:19 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/#comment-144660 [...] to be proactive in continuing our own professional development. Penelope Trunk, in an article on how to get a job you’re not qualified for says that, “if you are always taking jobs you’re qualified for, then your learning curve is [...] [...] to be proactive in continuing our own professional development. Penelope Trunk, in an article on how to get a job you’re not qualified for says that, "if you are always taking jobs you’re qualified for, then your learning curve is [...]

]]> By: Top 50 best sales articles | SOCOM Sales - Selling is Easy! http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/comment-page-1/#comment-135715 Top 50 best sales articles | SOCOM Sales - Selling is Easy! Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:44:52 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/#comment-135715 [...] How to get a job you’re not qualified for - Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk [...] [...] How to get a job you’re not qualified for – Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk [...]

]]> By: bkrummel http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/comment-page-1/#comment-135508 bkrummel Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:34:12 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/01/29/how-to-get-a-job-youre-not-qualified-for/#comment-135508 Your third rule-'Just Apply' was the simplest, beneficial thought I've ever been told in applying for jobs. I've always thought that you needed to have met all the qualification and requirements that a job asks for. But the simple fact of trying was eye opening. I mean why not, what’s the worst that can happen you don't get the job! Fine, at least you tried! Thank you for sharing this with me! It is very helpful as I start my search to join the real world following college. Your third rule-'Just Apply' was the simplest, beneficial thought I've ever been told in applying for jobs. I've always thought that you needed to have met all the qualification and requirements that a job asks for. But the simple fact of trying was eye opening. I mean why not, what’s the worst that can happen you don't get the job! Fine, at least you tried! Thank you for sharing this with me! It is very helpful as I start my search to join the real world following college.

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