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So, is this really unique to tech? Serious question there. How many people applying for jobs in other fields also completely lack the skills they need for said
by CM30 8y ago
So, is this really unique to tech?
Serious question there. How many people applying for jobs in other fields also completely lack the skills they need for said job?
Obviously, it'll be a lesser count in some fields. On paper, everyone applying for a job in medicine or law will have the appropriate qualifications and (presumably) skills.
But what about others? I suspect a lot of people going for marketing and design roles don't have the skills needed for the jobs they're applying for too. It's probably a common issue in sales too, though that field at least lets you find out pretty quickly whether someone's bluffing.
What's the percentage of unqualified applicants by role and industry?
- jandrese 8y agoSome jobs may be easier to buff until you make it. Someone going into marketing can probably get along for awhile on BS, while a welder is going to be put on the spot and actually tested on their skills. Depends how much domain knowledge the recruiter has as well.