Hello everyone. I have been working for a few years, and I want to have a career shift, so I will position myself as ‘fresh grad’ with no relevant experience. But when I am trying to apply for the new position in the job portal, there are always a few requirements that I didn’t meet, especially experience and education.

I don’t have any education or experience related to the field, but most of the time, diploma/degree related to the field or 1-2 years of experience is required despite being an entry position. It is very frustrating when I think I can handle the job, but I back off because I don’t meet the requirements stated.

I heard that those requirements listed are more like a wishlist, it is still acceptable if I didn’t meet 1 or 2 criteria, as long as I am competent in the job, is that true? Is it okay to just apply despite not having any education and experience in the related field? Is it true that some requirements listed are just bonus? Is the “Must posses at least Diploma/Bachelor Degree in relevant field” is a must when applying for the job?

I am confident with the job since I did self-study and utilize the skills that I have learned for my personal project, which does not count as formal education or experience.

Any HR person or sifu that can give me clarification on this matter? Any advice on career shift or anything related is also welcome. Thank you.