Ask HN: Company has ridiculous education requirements. Should I still apply

3 pointsjamesmp982 comments

Pretty much since I don't have a degree they want 8 years of experience. I can only claim 5-6 if I count my years as a hobbyist and learner (and that's pushing it). Should I still apply. It is a junior position and all other requirements are ok.

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Yes. Often that's just boilerplate no one thought through very hard.

Sometimes you'll get screened out by HR. But not always, so worth applying anyway.

(Calling 8 years experience "junior" seems weird, though, so be on lookout for signs of "we want all the work, but for low pay".)

It's only 8 years if you lack a C.S. degree. Plus it's not your typical developer position (BI dev actually)

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