Job seekers: You miss every shot you don't take: Apply if you match 50 percent! :)
David Meece
On a mission to help 50K students get into Cybersecurity by 2030 | SANS Cyber Community of the Year Winner | Featured in Top Cyber News Magazine | Educator | Mentor | Speaker | Author
I've learned in life: "You miss "100 percent" of the shots you do not take."
The reason I am writing this article: ?? I think it's important to recognize, "most companies" are not going to find a unicorn with 20 years of experience, masters degree, and certifications, and someone who meets 100 percent of the requirements. I encourage everyone who is job hunting today APPLY even if you think you are not 100 percent qualified.
Most companies "will" except 50 percent of a unicorn if they actually want to fill the position. :) I have learned from personal experiences, you can't always go by the job description. I'm curious, does anyone in my network apply anyways if they meet 50 percent of the job requirements?
I always apply if I meet 50% of the requirements no matter what company I apply for a job at..
?? I cannot stress enough, if you meet 50 percent of the job requirements apply anyway. ??
Never be afraid to take a chance..
"Oftentimes job descriptions do not correctly match up to the actual job duties you will be performing." -- (learned from personal experience)
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9 个月That's a good piece of advice Mr. Meece, Thank you
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9 个月I always looked at requirements and thought “no one will ever have experience on all of these items” but I wouldn’t have applied. Thanks for the new prospective.
Access Control Specialist - ITIL4 Foundation, MTA Security Fundamentals + MTA Server Fundamentals
9 个月From a care job to InfoSec in 3 years. I wouldn't be where I am if I didn't live to this advice. Value your soft skills!
Diverse IT and Cybersecurity Background | 30+ Years Enhancing Tech and Business Operations | CISSP | CISM
9 个月Spot on David Meece, great advice! As much as employers may kid themselves, unicorns don't exist!
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10 个月I appreciate this so much. Needed to read this!