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Mountains 
Are we talking a job you're unqualified for (by some generally accepted means of determination), or a job you can't do well? I think it's an important distinction. I've had a job or two of the former type, but I would never accept one of the latter.
Did you mean that the other way around? What I mean is that you aren't sure if you can do the job well because it's outside your area of expertise. Maybe the employer doesn't completely grasp the breadth of your field and the extent of your specialization. They see advanced degree in X and figure he can solve our problems. But you're not sure..
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Milhouse Yep. My only qualification was the fact that I could perform the complex mathematics. I had to learn everything else from the beginning while on the job. 1) figure out what everyone else is good at 2) figure out what you are good at that they aren't 3) do a lot of what they need but can't or don't like to do 4) have them help you out while you learn what you need
I suppose I'll learn a lot on the job and try to translate what I know into something they need. I do wonder how much of a degree is preparation for a particular job and how much of it is an indicator that you can learn. Depends on the job right.
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rjmaiorano Parts of my job I am qualified for. Other aspects impressively unqualified (quantitative). Luckily I learn quickly on job and expect the learning curve to pace me quickly. If you're offered the position and it is your best option, don't rescind based on what you think of yourself. They are investing in you.
I'm going to give it my best shot. If that doesn't work then they can let me go.
Just curious because I may need to use my skills in an unexpected field (just as an example, instead of electrical engineering, working in physiology or something along those lines). Or maybe it is your field but you're not sure if you know how to tackle the project.
