Help, I need job application advice PLEASE!

[L A Woman]

OK, I am qualified for this job in every other way except one. But it is a big one. It's the first thing they mention under job requirements - planning and coordinating municipal elections. Now I have never done that but I would LOVE to.

Any advice on how one should address this without saying "Uh duh...I know NOTHING about that?"

HELP ME HELP ME! :-)

[Bucky]

1. First off shame on Loungers for letting this request sit around 30 minutes

The key is transferable skills. Supervising elections takes a pretty diverse skills set to handle. You have to
(1) work with community members--probably do community outreach for uncovered areas
(2) do accounting, keep track of hardware and probably software
(3) handle jurisdictional disputes among subordinates and possibly among oversighting agencies
(4) set up, supervise, maintain, and trouble shoot problems with equipment transportation all over a city area
(5) address and coordinate public meetings, possibly be able to address media, and do other things to assure the public that the
(6) do all sorts of shit I know nothing about.

The way to handle applying for a job for which you have no direct experience is to analyze the specific job tasks and demonstrate where you have comparable experience. Be ready to discuss and even document how and for how long you have handled these comprable tasks. Be upfront about the technical shortcoming in your resume, but then be prepared from the outset to shoehorn into the conversation each and every way you can how you have skills and experience that will directly transfer over to handling this job.

Also, know your audience. If you can ask them questions during hte interview that will sound them out on what they're looking for, you'll be better able to tell them what they need to know to hire you.

[VeggieTart]

2. There's a better way to say that

Mention that you are qualified in every other way. If you easily pick up new skills, mention that. If you've done any planning or coordinating, mention that. If you like the company where you are applying, mention that.

And good luck to you!

[cwydro]

3. no specific advice

but YOU CAN DO IT! GO for it!:thumbsup: :hi: :dem: :bounce: