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[quote=Anonymous]I am a director at a nonprofit with a master's degree and 15 years work experience. There is a job that sounds great that sounds like in the description would require a lot of experience, but in the qualifications section says bachelor's degree with 3-5 years experience. Maybe they are looking for a superstar youngster but I am not sure that the two can really line up.

Anyway, would it be a total waste of time to apply? I'm looking for a change, mainly in workplace culture, and I've been where I am for years and just would like a change in pace. I am likely underpaid and would be willing to take a paycut anyway for some increased flexibility/work life balance (I'm fine working hard and even working a lot but I'm in a place that has a culture that causes unneeded stress. This organization would be more the speed I'm looking for I think).

On the one hand because of the alignment with my work, the resume and cover letter only require a few tweaks, so it's not like it would be time-consuming to apply, I'm just wondering if it sends a bad message. I guess I'm hoping that I get their attention and maybe something else comes up in the future...but I know that is a long shot.

TIA for any advice.[/quote]

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