QUESTION 21 OF 40

We are asking for 8 years of industry experience and you have just 5. Why do you think you are qualified for this position?

To many employers, the number of years' experience is flexible as long as you have the results to show for the years that you do have. Talk to the interviewer about your major career successes. This is the time to sell yourself. Make no apologies for your lack of years!

"Although I have five years of experience instead of eight, I can do this job well. In my previous role, I was outperforming colleagues who had 12 years of experience. It's all about drive and the ability to be a quick study. I have all of these qualities and more."

"Along with my five years working in this industry, I hope that my graduate degree gives me a little boost in experience over the required undergraduate degree."

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Anonymous Answer

I am a very quick learner, and I can handle learning additional information about the industry. I embrace change positively to benefit the people I work with. I will use the high-quality experience I have to meet and exceed the standards of this role.

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I can see where you're headed with your response. Being willing to learn and capable of doing so quickly are valuable skills! You indicate you have high-quality experience that will enable you to excel in the role you're applying to. Consider enhancing your answer by talking specifically about the experience you've gained that can help make up for having fewer years of experience.

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