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

Everyone progresses at a different rate. Some move faster because they are ambitious and driven. Others are more methodical and take their time, according to their comfort level. Therefore, many employers view the requirement of number of years' experience is flexible, used merely as a gauge. They'll likely overlook that number so long as you have the equivalent experience. Talk to the interviewer about your major career successes, and how you feel your experience level equates to the qualifications they're looking for. This question is the time to sell yourself. Make no apologies for your lack of years!