Knowledge and qualifications

- Have you ever been scrolling through jobs…and found one that you loved…but you didn't have the skills and experience…to be seriously considered?…Should you still apply?…My answer is if you have 70% of what they are seeking,…yes, you should definitely apply.…But what if you don't?…Although many early career positions…are primarily interested in your skills…and may not require specific knowledge or qualifications…to start, you do need to be aware…in case it is required.…If an employer in the US…states that something is required in the job description,…they can't hire someone that doesn't have it.…

For instance, if a job description requires knowledge…of Microsoft PowerPoint, you must have that knowledge.…Or, if they require a master's degree,…you must have a master's degree to get hired.…Knowledge is specific and is gained…by learning from experience or study.…Some early career examples might include…knowledge related to specific software like Photoshop,…a cultural knowledge such as a foreign language,…or a field like social media.…