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I've been given the opportunity to interview for a technical position. However, I don't feel that I have the skills to even make it through the technical screenings. This interview would be for a lateral move. Is it worth going through an interview when you know you have a slim chance of getting the job? I don't want to embarrass myself in front of my colleagues.
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I've been given the opportunity to interview for a technical position. However, I don't feel that I have the skills to even make it through the technical screenings. This interview would be for a lateral move. Is it worth going through an interview when you know you have a slim chance of getting the job? I don't want to embarrass myself in front of my colleagues.
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The fact that you are aware of this site seems to indicate to me you are probably more qualified than you think, as a lot of technical abilities come from knowing how/where to find information.
– Elysian Fields♦
Sep 1 '12 at 19:10
That's a good point. Thanks for the help.
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Sep 1 '12 at 21:22
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I've been given the opportunity to interview for a technical position. However, I don't feel that I have the skills to even make it through the technical screenings. This interview would be for a lateral move. Is it worth going through an interview when you know you have a slim chance of getting the job? I don't want to embarrass myself in front of my colleagues.
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asked Sep 1 '12 at 14:36
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I've been given the opportunity to interview for a technical position. However, I don't feel that I have the skills to even make it through the technical screenings. This interview would be for a lateral move. Is it worth going through an interview when you know you have a slim chance of getting the job? I don't want to embarrass myself in front of my colleagues.
interviewing
asked Sep 1 '12 at 14:36
aaroncross
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asked Sep 1 '12 at 14:36
aaroncross
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asked Sep 1 '12 at 14:36
aaroncross
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asked Sep 1 '12 at 14:36
aaroncross
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The fact that you are aware of this site seems to indicate to me you are probably more qualified than you think, as a lot of technical abilities come from knowing how/where to find information.
– Elysian Fields♦
Sep 1 '12 at 19:10
That's a good point. Thanks for the help.
– aaroncross
Sep 1 '12 at 21:22
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The fact that you are aware of this site seems to indicate to me you are probably more qualified than you think, as a lot of technical abilities come from knowing how/where to find information.
– Elysian Fields♦
Sep 1 '12 at 19:10
That's a good point. Thanks for the help.
– aaroncross
Sep 1 '12 at 21:22
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The fact that you are aware of this site seems to indicate to me you are probably more qualified than you think, as a lot of technical abilities come from knowing how/where to find information.
– Elysian Fields♦
Sep 1 '12 at 19:10
The fact that you are aware of this site seems to indicate to me you are probably more qualified than you think, as a lot of technical abilities come from knowing how/where to find information.
– Elysian Fields♦
Sep 1 '12 at 19:10
That's a good point. Thanks for the help.
– aaroncross
Sep 1 '12 at 21:22
That's a good point. Thanks for the help.
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Sep 1 '12 at 21:22
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Is it worth going through an interview when you know you have a slim chance of getting the job?
Yes, it is.
First off, you may actually have better technical ability than you give yourself credit.
Second if the opportunity was given to you by your colleagues, they are probably aware of your abilities - if this is for a lateral move, they may very well think you are well suited for a junior position where you can learn and grow.
Third - it is always good to get interview practice. The more real the interview, the better - the process and interview itself will be a learning experience.
In regards to embarrassing yourself - you say you are not currently in a technical position. The people interviewing you know this and know this is a lateral move for you. This does mean that if you don't show a high level of technical knowledge, it is expected. Interviews are not exams - you don't get scored, as such.
answered Sep 1 '12 at 14:42
Oded
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@aaroncross - You are welcome. More answers will probably be coming, so keep coming back.
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Your colleagues apparently recommended you. That leaves several possibilities:
- They think you can do the job. Which can mean the interview may be just a formality.
- They want to start pushing you into a career track that has better growth potential. In which case even if you don't get the job they think the process will be helpful.
- They think you barely qualify, but can hire you easily and quickly. This can help the company by opening your present position to somebody else. It can also mean that they can charge more for your services.
So apply for the position and do the interview.
answered Sep 1 '12 at 17:10
mhoran_psprep
40.3k463144
Thank you for your answers mhoran_psprep. I didn't think of these possibilities.
– aaroncross
Sep 1 '12 at 19:08
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Are you sure they're not putting more emphasis on aptitude then currently having specific skills? It sounds like you may pick up on things quickly and they're better off in the long-term having a more talented person who may take a little more time to get up to speed.
Like others have suggested, take the interview.
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You should definitely apply for the position.
Apart from this, you can ask about expected technical skills or training opportunities.
In the department where I'm currently working, everyone should have an engineer profile. One of the younger project managers (his job is a very technical one and he deals with partner companies) was recruited without a lot of initial technical skills (he rather has a sales rep profile....) but his knowledge of the company structure and partners and his aptitudes balanced his lack of theoretical knowledge and his work is much appreciated.
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4 Answers
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4 Answers
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Is it worth going through an interview when you know you have a slim chance of getting the job?
Yes, it is.
First off, you may actually have better technical ability than you give yourself credit.
Second if the opportunity was given to you by your colleagues, they are probably aware of your abilities - if this is for a lateral move, they may very well think you are well suited for a junior position where you can learn and grow.
Third - it is always good to get interview practice. The more real the interview, the better - the process and interview itself will be a learning experience.
In regards to embarrassing yourself - you say you are not currently in a technical position. The people interviewing you know this and know this is a lateral move for you. This does mean that if you don't show a high level of technical knowledge, it is expected. Interviews are not exams - you don't get scored, as such.
answered Sep 1 '12 at 14:42
Oded
21.1k57597
@aaroncross - You are welcome. More answers will probably be coming, so keep coming back.
– Oded
Sep 1 '12 at 14:50
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up vote
11
down vote
Is it worth going through an interview when you know you have a slim chance of getting the job?
Yes, it is.
First off, you may actually have better technical ability than you give yourself credit.
Second if the opportunity was given to you by your colleagues, they are probably aware of your abilities - if this is for a lateral move, they may very well think you are well suited for a junior position where you can learn and grow.
Third - it is always good to get interview practice. The more real the interview, the better - the process and interview itself will be a learning experience.
In regards to embarrassing yourself - you say you are not currently in a technical position. The people interviewing you know this and know this is a lateral move for you. This does mean that if you don't show a high level of technical knowledge, it is expected. Interviews are not exams - you don't get scored, as such.
answered Sep 1 '12 at 14:42
Oded
21.1k57597
@aaroncross - You are welcome. More answers will probably be coming, so keep coming back.
– Oded
Sep 1 '12 at 14:50
add a comment |Â
up vote
11
down vote
up vote
11
down vote
Is it worth going through an interview when you know you have a slim chance of getting the job?
Yes, it is.
First off, you may actually have better technical ability than you give yourself credit.
Second if the opportunity was given to you by your colleagues, they are probably aware of your abilities - if this is for a lateral move, they may very well think you are well suited for a junior position where you can learn and grow.
Third - it is always good to get interview practice. The more real the interview, the better - the process and interview itself will be a learning experience.
In regards to embarrassing yourself - you say you are not currently in a technical position. The people interviewing you know this and know this is a lateral move for you. This does mean that if you don't show a high level of technical knowledge, it is expected. Interviews are not exams - you don't get scored, as such.
answered Sep 1 '12 at 14:42
Oded
21.1k57597
Is it worth going through an interview when you know you have a slim chance of getting the job?
Yes, it is.
First off, you may actually have better technical ability than you give yourself credit.
Second if the opportunity was given to you by your colleagues, they are probably aware of your abilities - if this is for a lateral move, they may very well think you are well suited for a junior position where you can learn and grow.
Third - it is always good to get interview practice. The more real the interview, the better - the process and interview itself will be a learning experience.
In regards to embarrassing yourself - you say you are not currently in a technical position. The people interviewing you know this and know this is a lateral move for you. This does mean that if you don't show a high level of technical knowledge, it is expected. Interviews are not exams - you don't get scored, as such.
answered Sep 1 '12 at 14:42
Oded
21.1k57597
answered Sep 1 '12 at 14:42
Oded
21.1k57597
answered Sep 1 '12 at 14:42
Oded
21.1k57597
answered Sep 1 '12 at 14:42
Oded
21.1k57597
21.1k57597
@aaroncross - You are welcome. More answers will probably be coming, so keep coming back.
– Oded
Sep 1 '12 at 14:50
add a comment |Â
@aaroncross - You are welcome. More answers will probably be coming, so keep coming back.
– Oded
Sep 1 '12 at 14:50
@aaroncross - You are welcome. More answers will probably be coming, so keep coming back.
– Oded
Sep 1 '12 at 14:50
@aaroncross - You are welcome. More answers will probably be coming, so keep coming back.
– Oded
Sep 1 '12 at 14:50
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
Your colleagues apparently recommended you. That leaves several possibilities:
- They think you can do the job. Which can mean the interview may be just a formality.
- They want to start pushing you into a career track that has better growth potential. In which case even if you don't get the job they think the process will be helpful.
- They think you barely qualify, but can hire you easily and quickly. This can help the company by opening your present position to somebody else. It can also mean that they can charge more for your services.
So apply for the position and do the interview.
answered Sep 1 '12 at 17:10
mhoran_psprep
40.3k463144
Thank you for your answers mhoran_psprep. I didn't think of these possibilities.
– aaroncross
Sep 1 '12 at 19:08
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
Your colleagues apparently recommended you. That leaves several possibilities:
- They think you can do the job. Which can mean the interview may be just a formality.
- They want to start pushing you into a career track that has better growth potential. In which case even if you don't get the job they think the process will be helpful.
- They think you barely qualify, but can hire you easily and quickly. This can help the company by opening your present position to somebody else. It can also mean that they can charge more for your services.
So apply for the position and do the interview.
answered Sep 1 '12 at 17:10
mhoran_psprep
40.3k463144
Thank you for your answers mhoran_psprep. I didn't think of these possibilities.
– aaroncross
Sep 1 '12 at 19:08
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
Your colleagues apparently recommended you. That leaves several possibilities:
- They think you can do the job. Which can mean the interview may be just a formality.
- They want to start pushing you into a career track that has better growth potential. In which case even if you don't get the job they think the process will be helpful.
- They think you barely qualify, but can hire you easily and quickly. This can help the company by opening your present position to somebody else. It can also mean that they can charge more for your services.
So apply for the position and do the interview.
answered Sep 1 '12 at 17:10
mhoran_psprep
40.3k463144
Your colleagues apparently recommended you. That leaves several possibilities:
- They think you can do the job. Which can mean the interview may be just a formality.
- They want to start pushing you into a career track that has better growth potential. In which case even if you don't get the job they think the process will be helpful.
- They think you barely qualify, but can hire you easily and quickly. This can help the company by opening your present position to somebody else. It can also mean that they can charge more for your services.
So apply for the position and do the interview.
answered Sep 1 '12 at 17:10
mhoran_psprep
40.3k463144
answered Sep 1 '12 at 17:10
mhoran_psprep
40.3k463144
answered Sep 1 '12 at 17:10
mhoran_psprep
40.3k463144
answered Sep 1 '12 at 17:10
mhoran_psprep
40.3k463144
40.3k463144
Thank you for your answers mhoran_psprep. I didn't think of these possibilities.
– aaroncross
Sep 1 '12 at 19:08
add a comment |Â
Thank you for your answers mhoran_psprep. I didn't think of these possibilities.
– aaroncross
Sep 1 '12 at 19:08
Thank you for your answers mhoran_psprep. I didn't think of these possibilities.
– aaroncross
Sep 1 '12 at 19:08
Thank you for your answers mhoran_psprep. I didn't think of these possibilities.
– aaroncross
Sep 1 '12 at 19:08
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
Are you sure they're not putting more emphasis on aptitude then currently having specific skills? It sounds like you may pick up on things quickly and they're better off in the long-term having a more talented person who may take a little more time to get up to speed.
Like others have suggested, take the interview.
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
Are you sure they're not putting more emphasis on aptitude then currently having specific skills? It sounds like you may pick up on things quickly and they're better off in the long-term having a more talented person who may take a little more time to get up to speed.
Like others have suggested, take the interview.
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
Are you sure they're not putting more emphasis on aptitude then currently having specific skills? It sounds like you may pick up on things quickly and they're better off in the long-term having a more talented person who may take a little more time to get up to speed.
Like others have suggested, take the interview.
Are you sure they're not putting more emphasis on aptitude then currently having specific skills? It sounds like you may pick up on things quickly and they're better off in the long-term having a more talented person who may take a little more time to get up to speed.
Like others have suggested, take the interview.
answered Sep 3 '12 at 23:56
user8365
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up vote
1
down vote
You should definitely apply for the position.
Apart from this, you can ask about expected technical skills or training opportunities.
In the department where I'm currently working, everyone should have an engineer profile. One of the younger project managers (his job is a very technical one and he deals with partner companies) was recruited without a lot of initial technical skills (he rather has a sales rep profile....) but his knowledge of the company structure and partners and his aptitudes balanced his lack of theoretical knowledge and his work is much appreciated.
answered Sep 5 '12 at 10:37
Yves
1173
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
You should definitely apply for the position.
Apart from this, you can ask about expected technical skills or training opportunities.
In the department where I'm currently working, everyone should have an engineer profile. One of the younger project managers (his job is a very technical one and he deals with partner companies) was recruited without a lot of initial technical skills (he rather has a sales rep profile....) but his knowledge of the company structure and partners and his aptitudes balanced his lack of theoretical knowledge and his work is much appreciated.
answered Sep 5 '12 at 10:37
Yves
1173
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
You should definitely apply for the position.
Apart from this, you can ask about expected technical skills or training opportunities.
In the department where I'm currently working, everyone should have an engineer profile. One of the younger project managers (his job is a very technical one and he deals with partner companies) was recruited without a lot of initial technical skills (he rather has a sales rep profile....) but his knowledge of the company structure and partners and his aptitudes balanced his lack of theoretical knowledge and his work is much appreciated.
answered Sep 5 '12 at 10:37
Yves
1173
You should definitely apply for the position.
Apart from this, you can ask about expected technical skills or training opportunities.
In the department where I'm currently working, everyone should have an engineer profile. One of the younger project managers (his job is a very technical one and he deals with partner companies) was recruited without a lot of initial technical skills (he rather has a sales rep profile....) but his knowledge of the company structure and partners and his aptitudes balanced his lack of theoretical knowledge and his work is much appreciated.
answered Sep 5 '12 at 10:37
Yves
1173
answered Sep 5 '12 at 10:37
Yves
1173
answered Sep 5 '12 at 10:37
Yves
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answered Sep 5 '12 at 10:37
Yves
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The fact that you are aware of this site seems to indicate to me you are probably more qualified than you think, as a lot of technical abilities come from knowing how/where to find information.
– Elysian Fields♦
Sep 1 '12 at 19:10
That's a good point. Thanks for the help.
– aaroncross
Sep 1 '12 at 21:22