Is it at all worthwhile to apply for a job for which you may have little change of getting?

[debtfree_oneyear]

A friend suggested I send in my resume for a job he might be able to get me. After reading the qualifications, I realize it is not likely I will get the job. Do I still submit my resume?

[hahahmm]

A lot of times most of the qualifications is just to reduce the number of applicants because it's easier for a company to look at 400 resumes than 40,000 resumes. It doesn't mean that every single 'qualification' is written in stone. Especially if someone they know personally vouches for the applicant.

I'm guessing he knows better than you whether it's worth your applying or not.

That all said, there were times in my life when an a-hole relative asked for my resume, pretending they wanted to help when really they just wanted to see my resume.

[hahahmm]

Or to put it another way.. there could be 2 must-have requirements and 30 nice to haves but just looking at a job posting you usually can't tell for sure which is which for most of the items. The hiring manager & whoever helped them come up with the requirements knows 100%

[Redstang88]

Can’t hurt, I’ve been surprised before doing that

[mandyfire98]

Why not? It can't hurt anything.

[debtfree_oneyear]

I agree it can't hurt

[debtfree_oneyear]

I just dont want to waste my time or theirs

[mandyfire98]

You won't be wasting their time. They get paid to do it.

[Serkee]

It's always a good idea to aim higher than you expect to get. Worst case, they say no. Best case, they say yes. Submitting a resume doesn't take long, and you can always apply elsewhere too while you're waiting for a response.