Feb 14 / Richa Bansal

Stop Waiting to Be “Ready”—Apply for the Job Anyway

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How many times have you looked at a job description and thought:

- I don’t meet the minimum number of years.
- I should wait until I’m more qualified.
- I need to check every box before I apply.

Meanwhile, someone else who doesn’t have all the qualifications - submits their application, lands the interview, and gets the job.

After spending over a decade in the industry, I've seen that men apply for roles when they meet just 60% of the qualifications.

But women wait until they meet 100%.

Hiring managers aren’t just looking at numbers.

They’re looking for problem solvers who can deliver results. And leaders who can think critically and drive decisions.

Confidence in your ability to step up, even when you don’t have all the answers.

I’ve worked with countless women who hesitated to apply, only to realize later they were more than qualified.

One of my clients doubted herself for months, thinking she needed two more years before she’d be ready for a leadership role.

We repositioned her experience, helped her own her impact, and within 90 days, she landed a Director role - without waiting another year.

So if you’re looking at a job posting and thinking, “I don’t meet the minimum requirements,” ask yourself this:

Would they still hire me if I can prove I can deliver results?

If the answer is yes, apply anyway.
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Whenever you are ready, here are 3 ways I can help:

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