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Accepting a job that you honestly feel under qualified for
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:36 am
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:36 am
Do you feel guilty? There are aspects of the job that I don't necessarily feel I can meet upon entry, but I'm willing to learn the necessary trades during my free time.
The job was described as being very important and demanding. Guess it's better to say sorry after you get the job rather than before
The job was described as being very important and demanding. Guess it's better to say sorry after you get the job rather than before
This post was edited on 4/27/16 at 8:38 am
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Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:40 am to VermilionTiger
I know what you are talking about.
Here's the thing with that:
You don't feel you deserve it, but that doesn't matter because they feel you deserve it and are a good fit.
One of my mentors in scouting told me that when I won a service award where I felt like I didn't do that much to earn it. Or felt like I could have done more...
Here's the thing with that:
You don't feel you deserve it, but that doesn't matter because they feel you deserve it and are a good fit.
One of my mentors in scouting told me that when I won a service award where I felt like I didn't do that much to earn it. Or felt like I could have done more...
This post was edited on 4/27/16 at 8:41 am
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:41 am to VermilionTiger
Two words:
Jemele Hill
Jemele Hill
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:42 am to Pectus
They feel I deserve it based on the fact that they think I know certain skills better than I do
Do I feel like the job is over my limits? No. But I don't think I'll meet expectations upon arival. I do think I will settle in, though
Do I feel like the job is over my limits? No. But I don't think I'll meet expectations upon arival. I do think I will settle in, though
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:42 am to VermilionTiger
quote:
Do you feel guilty?
No, I've yet to work for a company that didn't train me once I got there. My current job, I felt a little under-qualified for. But now that I'm here I see that I'm pretty good at it, and I'm glad I got the opportunity. If you got hired out of all the applicants, you must have shown them what they needed to see that you're capable of handling the work.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:43 am to LNCHBOX
Thanks man.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:43 am to VermilionTiger
I feel that way with every new job. I guess it depends on the industry but I'd bet it's pretty common.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:43 am to VermilionTiger
Go for it. Don't fake it until you make it, fake it until you become it.
Will you have a mentor? You said you are willing to learn the necessary trade, but can you? If you can, then freaking do it! It's better to be pushed to learn than to already know something and be "stuck"
Will you have a mentor? You said you are willing to learn the necessary trade, but can you? If you can, then freaking do it! It's better to be pushed to learn than to already know something and be "stuck"
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:43 am to VermilionTiger
did you lie to get it? if not I wouldn't worry about it. I don't think many jobs are that hard to learn if the person has any smarts and common sense.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:44 am to darnol91
Yes I'll have a mentor
The jobs in Lafayette so I guess being local wont make it too terrible
The jobs in Lafayette so I guess being local wont make it too terrible
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:44 am to VermilionTiger
The instructions for the fries and shake machines are probably on the side of the unit. It can't be that hard and I'm sure you'll do fine.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:45 am to VermilionTiger
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Do I feel like the job is over my limits? No. But I don't think I'll meet expectations upon arival. I do think I will settle in, though
Well that is expected though.
So what if you have to work hard to get up to what you should be able to do at your position. That is the point of a job. You don't come in at their level. There is a learning and adjustment period and a grace period that corresponds to your transition to being a intrinsic part of the staff.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:45 am to Topwater Trout
No, didn't lie
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:46 am to LSUZombie
I was expecting that sooner
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:47 am to VermilionTiger
fake it till you make it.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:47 am to Topwater Trout
quote:
did you lie to get it? if not I wouldn't worry about it. I don't think many jobs are that hard to learn if the person has any smarts and common sense.
This
It is better to be in a position where you feel you need to strive to learn more versus being in a job where you feel way overqualified
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:47 am to MSTiger33
Second poster to say that
How have I never heard that before?
How have I never heard that before?
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:47 am to VermilionTiger
Every position I've held has had some sort of introductory period where I had to learn new things, whether on my own or under supervision. It's part of moving forward. Take the job and bust your arse learning.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:48 am to Topwater Trout
As long as you didn't misrepresent yourself in the interview process, you'll be fine. Maybe they are well aware of any shortcomings and just see the potential in you.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:48 am to VermilionTiger
the biggest thing is having a good mentor to show you the ropes, and both of you having the time and patience to make sure you are progressing and learning every day on the job.
both sides have to expect some hand holding (hopefully not literally) for the first few months/assignments, but you should be trained to a level that is comfortable enough for them to let go and see you take the reigns yourself.
both sides have to expect some hand holding (hopefully not literally) for the first few months/assignments, but you should be trained to a level that is comfortable enough for them to let go and see you take the reigns yourself.
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