--- title: Why you shouldn't apply for jobs you can already do description: As recruiters and assessors, we must keep in mind that the best candidate may not have every skill and experience that we're looking for! Learn more... image: https://www.sten10.com/hubfs/Why%20you%20shouldnt%20apply%20for%20jobs%20you%20can%20already%20do%20v2.png --- [![sten10-logo@2x](https://www.sten10.com/hubfs/Sten%2010%20DD%20Build%20Assets/sten10-logo@2x.png)](https://www.sten10.com) - [For Recruitment](https://www.sten10.com/assessments-for-recruitment) - [For Development](https://www.sten10.com/assessments-for-development) - [About Us](https://www.sten10.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.sten10.com/contact-us) - [Knowledge Hub](https://www.sten10.com/knowledge-hub) [Book a call](https://sten10-19927289.hs-sites.com/intro-call) # Why you shouldn't apply for jobs you can already do --- May 29, 2019 [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20blog%20post%20from%20Sten10&body=Check%20out%20this%20post:%20Why%20you%20shouldn't%20apply%20for%20jobs%20you%20can%20already%20do%20https://www.sten10.com/knowledge-hub/https-hbr-org-2019-05-you-dont-need-to-meet-every-qualification-to-apply-for-a-job](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20blog%20post%20from%20Sten10&body=Check%20out%20this%20post:%20Why%20you%20shouldn't%20apply%20for%20jobs%20you%20can%20already%20do%20https://www.sten10.com/knowledge-hub/https-hbr-org-2019-05-you-dont-need-to-meet-every-qualification-to-apply-for-a-job) A useful reminder that we should treat job requirements as guidelines for what a role is about, rather than as a rigid checklist where we must meet every criteria. As the author states, “If you’re completely qualified for the job you apply for, you aimed too low.”  As recruiters and assessors, we must also keep in mind that the best candidate may not have every skill and experience that we're looking for, and that a willingness to learn and a growth mindset goes a long way to bridging any gaps. [https://hbr.org/2019/05/you-dont-need-to-meet-every-qualification-to-apply-for-a-job?](https://hbr.org/2019/05/you-dont-need-to-meet-every-qualification-to-apply-for-a-job?) ### Ellen Holmes Guardian of quality standards and continuous improvement. ## Articles you might enjoy View All ### [Is your recruitment process a help or hindrance to social mobility?](https://www.sten10.com/knowledge-hub/is-your-recruitment-process-a-help-or-hindrance-to-social-mobility) ![](https://www.sten10.com/hubfs/Is%20your%20recruitment%20process%20a%20help%20or%20hindrance%20to%20social%20mobility_%20v2.png) September 4, 2019 ### [Embrace your light side](https://www.sten10.com/knowledge-hub/embrace-your-light-side) ![](https://www.sten10.com/hubfs/embrace%20your%20light%20side%20v2.png) March 28, 2019 ### [5 ways to improve your Emotional Intelligence (EI)](https://www.sten10.com/knowledge-hub/5-ways-to-improve-your-emotional-intelligence-ei) ![](https://www.sten10.com/hubfs/sten-10-hero%20copy-1.png) May 25, 2022 [![sten10-logo-white@2x](https://www.sten10.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sten%2010%20DD%20Build%20Assets/sten10-logo-white@2x.png?width=117&height=49&name=sten10-logo-white@2x.png)](https://www.sten10.com) [team@sten10.com](mailto:team@sten10.com) [+44 (0)20 8090 0147](tel:+44(0)2080900147) Sten10, Regus Office, St Mary's Court, Amersham, HP7 0UT - [Recruitment](https://www.sten10.com/assessments-for-recruitment) - [Development](https://www.sten10.com/assessments-for-development) - [About Us](https://www.sten10.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.sten10.com/contact-us) - [Knowledge Hub](https://www.sten10.com/knowledge-hub) © 2026 Sten10 | Part of the [Unseen Group](https://www.unseen-group.com) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.sten10.com/privacy-policy) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.sten10.com/cookie-policy)