There was a time when a company would hire you if you showed that you were smart, able to solve problems, and had some years of experience working in some other

There was a time when a company would hire you if you showed that you were smart, able to solve problems, and had some years of experience working in some other companies. They did NOT expect you to already know the job. Employers were willing to work with employees, to guide them, train them, build them into what was needed.