I'm not sure how diversity really fits in with ambitiousness in the workforce or how that relates to confidence levels. However, I think there needs to be more

I'm not sure how diversity really fits in with ambitiousness in the workforce or how that relates to confidence levels. However, I think there needs to be more guidance on the side of the jobseekers to overcome this. Many people, especially ones who are new to a given sector (or even working in general), don't realize that a job posting's requirements are often the company's wishlist for a candidate rather than a hard set of skills and experiences. If those things were strict requirements, the candidate pool would be dry and the company wouldn't ever fill the position. So for a jobseeker, the best thing they can do is apply, even if they are lacking in some areas. That way, the company will decide if they have someone who is a close-enough fit and will be able to fill the position.