Looking at your resume, it seems there are specific skills necessary for this position that does not stand out. How do you think you will be able to compensate for these missing skills?

"My resume, although comprehensive, is not a complete snapshot of my experience. Which specific skills are not coming through?"

Once the interviewer lets you know where they feel your experience is lacking, you can then overcome the objection by discussing any exposure you've had to that particular point.

"My resume, although comprehensive, is not a complete snapshot of my experience. Which specific skills are not coming through?"

Most job descriptions will have a long list of requirements. Hiring managers are aware that, to find a candidate that checks ALL of the boxes, can sometimes be impossible. If you are missing some of the 'nice to have' or even the 'must have' skills listed in the job description, do not fret! Be open about your shortcomings and discuss with the interviewer how you plan to compensate for those.

"I realize that I may not check off all of the boxes for this position; however, I can assure you that I am a rapid learner. The main point I am missing is experienced in QuickBooks, but I am very well versed in another accounting program called Sage. I think that I can pick up the required knowledge quickly."