scrappinspidey2
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Post by scrappinspidey2 on Jul 12, 2016 15:53:56 GMT
There is a part time job I found that would be fantastic for me. The hours work well with my daughters school/band things, it will get me out of the house and I enjoy working. Its 10a-2p five days a week.
It requires a bachelors degree which I don't have but am in the process of getting. Would you still apply for it under those circumstances? I don't know how firm they are because I know the push is for the degree and if you prove you are actually working on getting one, they will sometimes waive that requirement.
I just never know and I don't want to waste anyones time.
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 12, 2016 15:54:35 GMT
Yes, I would still apply.
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Post by nicole2112 on Jul 12, 2016 15:58:11 GMT
Definitely still apply
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Post by Just Beth on Jul 12, 2016 15:58:15 GMT
I would still apply and mention in the cover letter that you are already working on your degree and how it will help in this job etc.
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schizo319
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Post by schizo319 on Jul 12, 2016 16:02:35 GMT
Yes, I would apply.
side note: I was listening to NPR the other day and they were talking about the fact that women will only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the prerequisites, while men will apply if they meet 70% - I thought that was really interesting. The inference was that this was one of the reasons why men are often more successful in their careers than women.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2016 16:09:34 GMT
Definitely apply and state in your cover letter that your currently in your Bachelor's track. If you just put it on your resume with dates, it's hard to tell if it is ongoing or you partially completed and aren't finishing. It very well could be that they are using that criteria to weed out 18-21 year olds more than to require the degree. They may be willing to make an exception for a more mature employee with some experience.
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SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Jul 12, 2016 16:40:12 GMT
No harm in applying. If you don't get the job, you are no worse off then you would be not even trying.
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Post by mom on Jul 12, 2016 17:40:52 GMT
I would definitely still apply and just include your school information in the cover letter! Good luck! Let us know how it goes!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jul 12, 2016 17:58:48 GMT
Definitely apply and state in your cover letter that your currently in your Bachelor's track. If you just put it on your resume with dates, it's hard to tell if it is ongoing or you partially completed and aren't finishing. It very well could be that they are using that criteria to weed out 18-21 year olds more than to require the degree. They may be willing to make an exception for a more mature employee with some experience.  I like to think that most businesses will hire a more mature person with some life experience even though there may be some small gaps in the requirements. I'm somewhat Pollyanna-ish like that, lol!! good luck with it!! And that's really interesting, about the difference between how men and women view the requirements of a job listing-- sad, kinda, from a woman's point of view, but still interesting. |
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Post by annabella on Jul 12, 2016 18:02:07 GMT
I would just write on your resume Bachelors Degree expected May 2017. They just put that there to weed out immature young folks. What is the job?
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Post by secondlife on Jul 12, 2016 18:11:09 GMT
I would even address it in the cover letter. I'm working on my bachelors degree, these are the skills I bring to the table, this is how I'm developing, this is how my education and my skills make me a good fit.
Sell it, don't apologize for it.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 12, 2016 18:13:32 GMT
I would just write on your resume Bachelors Degree expected May 2017. They just put that there to weed out immature young folks. What is the job? I agree with this. Under the education section of my resume, it lists my current schooling and when I expect my degree. I would definitely try applying for the job. |
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Post by Blind Squirrel on Jul 12, 2016 18:17:06 GMT
You bet! Good luck!
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Post by JoP on Jul 12, 2016 18:43:05 GMT
Yes I would - good luck  |
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