We are asking for eight years of industry experience, and you have just five. Why do you think you are qualified for this position with Intel Corporation?
To many employers, the number of years of experience is flexible - so long as you have the results to show for the years you do have. Talk to the interviewer about your major career successes. This question 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 outperformed colleagues with 12 years of experience. To me, it's all about drive and the ability to be a quick study. I am great at observing experts in a field and putting the concepts I learn from them into practice quickly. I feel I will be able to use these methods as an XYZ at Intel while also leveraging the expertise I already have."
"Along with my five years in this industry, I have worked in related industries my entire career. Also, I hope that my graduate degree gives me a little boost in experience over the required undergraduate degree."
Remember to include any educational experience or certifications that make up for not meeting the required years of experience for the role. Also, be sure to point out that you are a quick learner or offer an example of a time you stepped into a new role and performed at a high level quickly.
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I believe that my strength, critical thinking, collaboration, analytical skills, experience in working fast, and consistent pace earned in both research groups gave me lots of confidence in applying to your corporations where I can use my potential to develop professionalism in the industry.
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