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It seems that your resume is missing certain skills necessary for this position. How do you plan to compensate for these missing skills?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Most job descriptions have a long list of requirements. While most of these skills are prerequisites, a hiring manager is aware that this sometimes is more of a wish list, realizing that they can't always expect to find a candidate that checks ALL THE boxes. Therefore, they might overlook some of these if you have other transferable skills that are a fair substitute for those required skills you may lack. Such transferable skills could make the training investment in a new candidate a worthwhile pursuit.
Do not fret if you are missing some of the "nice to have" or even a couple of "must-have" skills listed in the job description. Be open about your shortcomings and discuss with the interviewer how you plan to compensate for those.
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"Could you share with me which specific skills you feel are not standing out? I would be happy to clarify those skills. If there are gaps that need filling, I am very willing to take additional coursework or training."
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I am a fast learner and I will learn the skills necessary. I am able to teach myself skills and I am not afraid to ask questions by any means. Therefore, the skills will be learned one way or another.
Stephanie's Feedback
Great response; this shows your commitment to working hard and learning. If you know the specific skills in this job that you may be lacking, I would suggest specifically mentioning those skills and how you'll go about learning them. (For example: "I noticed in the job description that this position requires experience with a CRM database; although I have limited skills in this area, I am currently registered for a virtual professional development course on CRM systems, so I can gain skills in this area.")
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I am happy to discuss any concerns with my skills and experience on my resume. Any skills you feel I am lacking for this position, I would make a priority to develop within the span of my training or probation period if hired, and if not will continue to develop to make myself a more valuable candidate in the future.
Marcie's Feedback
This is a strong response. You show that you are open to developing any missing skills and that you're happy to discuss them with the interviewer. The interviewer will undoubtedly be happy that you are so candid and willing to learn. Nice!
Anonymous Answer
Can you please share with me which skills I'm missing? If they're gaps in my resume I will be happy to take the recommended course & classes needed to acquire the skills.
Jaymie's Feedback
It's fair to ask what specific skills they feel you lack; that way, you can answer appropriately. Perhaps they need you to elaborate more on your experience so they understand how that skill translates or transfers. If it doesn't, you took the right approach of demonstrating your willingness to learn and develop the necessary skills.
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