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Internships and requirements
So I'm looking into summer internships (graphic design ones, to be specific) on craigslist, and so far I've found a couple that sound absolutely perfect - with one flaw. They usually list a handful of software that candidates should be "proficient" in, and I'm amazing with Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Illustrator, but there's always one or two other programs they list that I've never even tried. Should I apply anyway?
Also, other internships I've come across list pursuing a degree in graphic design as a requirement. And I'm a computer science major and digital art and studio art double minor. Should I apply anyway or is lacking a requirement and still applying simply unprofessional?
Any other job tips are also appreciated!
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Lacking a requirement does not always eliminate you as a candidate for a position. what the listing is saying is that the "Ideal Candidate" will possess these skills.
Not possessing these skills makes you less then an Ideal candidate but does not eliminate you from the selection process. Should you posses the majority of the skills they are looking for you may have enough skills to win an interview. Then your interviewing skills take over and that is how you win a position.
Not pursuing a degree in Graphic Design is telling you they are looking for someone they can train as an intern that hopefully they can offer a full time position to upon graduation.
In other words they are saying they would rather invest their time in training someone that will work in their field and hopefully for them. I would still send them a resume. All it cost you is the price of the envelope and stamp or computer time if it is an on-line filing.
Go ahead and apply for all the internships you feel you have the majority of the skills to qualify for. When seeking any type of position the success is in the numbers. Good luck.
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