Should you apply if you don’t meet every job requirement? In many cases, yes. A job description often represents the employer’s ideal candidate, not necessarily the only candidate they’ll consider. If you meet the core qualifications, understand the work, and can show relevant skills or transferable experience, it may still be worth applying.
At Crawford Thomas Recruiting, our recruiters regularly speak with candidates whose backgrounds don’t match every bullet point in a job description. What matters is understanding which requirements