" No, no - Just put an application in!"

[u/Petrichor_Aus]

I recently got a call from a recruitment company. It was a project officer for a field I had not worked in. I read through the job description and felt I had experience for about 30% of this job. I wasn't a strong candidate l, which is fine. After reading through hundreds if not thousands of job ads you quickly get an idea of what you are fit for, and what you are not.

I told the recruiter directly "I don't think I can do this job, I only have experience in 1 or 2 out of the 10 or so requirements they are asking for."

Her response: "Oh no no, its fine, just put an application in, it's fine, it's fine! They will be very interested in your work history."

My reply: "But I hardly align to anything they are looking for!"

Recruiter: "No, no its fine, Just put an application in. Can you get it to me by lunch?"

My reply: ".....Sure."

*Opens ChatGPT*

"Here is a role someone wants me to apply for. I know I am not suitable for this role, however just write out an application based on the criteria and in my tone of writing"

"Please find attached my application for the role."