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Admit in application to missing one of the job criteria?

  • 08-05-2011 9:23am
    #1
    Dandelion6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,405 ✭✭✭


    I'm applying for a job that I think I'm extremely well qualified for, with the exception of one of the criteria that I'm missing (fluency in one of a number of second languages). I'm not sure how essential that is, but I reckon I fit everything else so well that I may as well chance my arm and apply anyway, just in case.

    My question basically is whether I cop to this deficiency on application. I can't really avoid it, since I have to fill out their form and will have to tick boxes admitting to not being fluent. But should I draw attention to it and explain why they should hire me anyway? Or should I just hope they're so impressed by everything else on my application they don't really notice :cool:


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  • #2
    smcgiff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,943 ✭✭✭smcgiff


    If they are looking for fluency in a second language then I imagine they will require you to perform your work in that language.

    They will probably get a load of CVs and scan responses to key questions to disregard. However, there's no harm in applying but do let them know you don't have the second language requirement.

    The question will come up in the interview anyway. What would be the point of trying to get this job through stealth then find out you get fired on day one.


  • #3
    Cicero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,144 ✭✭✭✭Cicero


    Dandelion6 wrote: »
    I can't really avoid it, since I have to fill out their form and will have to tick boxes admitting to not being fluent. But should I draw attention to it and explain why they should hire me anyway? Or should I just hope they're so impressed by everything else on my application they don't really notice :cool:

    Tick the box admitting to being not fluent- it's their form- after that, if you get an interview, then you should assume that they have recognized this fact- it will obviously come up at interview so you will be able to say you have ticked the "I'm not fluent" box- if you were just doing a CV/cover letter, then I would recommend mentioning it in the cover letter and putting a strong case forward why you should still be considered.


  • #4
    Dandelion6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,405 ✭✭✭Dandelion6


    Cicero wrote: »
    Tick the box admitting to being not fluent- it's their form- after that, if you get an interview, then you should assume that they have recognized this fact- it will obviously come up at interview so you will be able to say you have ticked the "I'm not fluent" box- if you were just doing a CV/cover letter, then I would recommend mentioning it in the cover letter and putting a strong case forward why you should still be considered.

    Yeah I already have filled out the form and ticked the box, I wasn't going to lie about it! I was just wondering if I should do anything more than that. So you are suggesting that I don't do anything more? (just to be clear)


  • #5
    Cicero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,144 ✭✭✭✭Cicero


    Dandelion6 wrote: »
    Yeah I already have filled out the form and ticked the box, I wasn't going to lie about it! I was just wondering if I should do anything more than that. So you are suggesting that I don't do anything more? (just to be clear)

    Well, let's be realistic here....fluency in a language is going to be a topic/question in the interview- it might even form part of a pre-interview assessment......after studying their application form with your responses, if they consequently invite you for interview, then they obviously have a position where languages is not a significant part of the role.

    They might also have other positions at a later stage that need your skills- either way, if you get an interview, then it's down to you to impress the panel - then, it's up to them to make a call to employ you or not.

    It would be different if there were no question on the form saying "languages yes/no"- in this case I would have highlighted my lack of languages and asked to be considered if future non-language roles arose.


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