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> I haven’t done anything remotely relevant and since these are senior level roles there’s just no point in applying Engineering Manager for a large org here:
by tsuujin 5y ago
> I haven’t done anything remotely relevant and since these are senior level roles there’s just no point in applying
Engineering Manager for a large org here: don’t worry so much about this. Apply. Apply like crazy. When you get an interview, play to your strengths and don’t lie about your weaknesses.
I have hired people who on paper were under qualified, because they sold their personalities very well and I felt confident that I could teach the rest.
- the_only_law 5y agoIt’s less about being under qualified, but more like not qualified period, on paper at least. Especially in senior level roles, I don’t see why they wouldn’t just go with someone with more relevant experience, plenty of which I’m sure exist.
- whathero 5y agoone of many reasons why they don't want to promote inside is that new hire usually has less starting pay