Many job ads will have a bulleted list of what they are looking for and responsibilities. Just copy-paste that list and then re-write the bullet points in a way that shows how you have that skill. EXP:
- Candidate must have 5 years experience with FooBar
- Candidate must have good knowledge of ZooCar
Turns into:
- Via my 5 years at class/volunteering/job at McEnroeCorp I used FooBar and made FooBarApp with it.
- I have used ZooCar for class/job/side-project and got-a-B/made-$$$-for-company/went-to-FGH-conference
Just go down the list and put in whatever you can.
ProTip for 'shyer' people: Don't worry if you only have 3 years and they need 5, apply anyway. Also, if you only have ~40% of the listed requirements, apply anyway. Hell, if you think the logo is kinda cool and you have an inkling that you can code and fog a mirro, apply anyway.
I completely agree about applying even if you don't match all of their criteria. A lot of these job postings are a wishlist for candidates and you have no idea what the pool of actual applications look like.
Many job ads will have a bulleted list of what they are looking for and responsibilities. Just copy-paste that list and then re-write the bullet points in a way that shows how you have that skill. EXP:
- Candidate must have 5 years experience with FooBar
- Candidate must have good knowledge of ZooCar
Turns into:
- Via my 5 years at class/volunteering/job at McEnroeCorp I used FooBar and made FooBarApp with it.
- I have used ZooCar for class/job/side-project and got-a-B/made-$$$-for-company/went-to-FGH-conference
Just go down the list and put in whatever you can.
ProTip for 'shyer' people: Don't worry if you only have 3 years and they need 5, apply anyway. Also, if you only have ~40% of the listed requirements, apply anyway. Hell, if you think the logo is kinda cool and you have an inkling that you can code and fog a mirro, apply anyway.