When looking for work, many people wonder if they should apply for a job that they are under qualified for. Sometimes a job advert may state that you need a certain qualification or that you required x amount of years’ experience, but if you don’t have those things, is there any point in trying to get an interview.
It often depends on what the job is. If for example it was a teaching job then you will need to have your degree, without this you will not be able to be offered the job so there is little point applying. If it is a job that you feel you could do and that you may not have the exact qualifications but have experience in doing that role or a very similar one then there is no harm in trying. If nothing else, it is all good experience, especially if you have been out of work for a little while and find the whole recruitment process fairly new.
When applying for the job, it is worth mentioning that you are aware that you have not got the exact qualification that they asked for but you believe that your previous experience in a role has given you the knowledge you need and also that you are happy to attend any additional training that may be required.