I'm in this weird position where I am overqualified for most administrative positions, but I do not have any manager/supervisor experience, so I am in this weird in between place right now and not sure where to go from here.
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All the time. Go for it! I think if you have a willingness to learn and be proactive about where your weaknesses are, that's all that matters. (As long as you are not under qualified to operate heavy machinery or do heart surgery!)
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Do it! Never know what will happen.
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Go for it! And just be prepared to really fight for it and let them know why you are the person for the job. Doesn't hurt to try!
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Do it! I'm in the same position in my field and will be taking my own advice.
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Yep, I try to identify what experiences outside of work would be applicable and talk about the skills I do have that will help me overcome the gap and make sure to address them in a cover letter and/or interview.
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@mrsjazz: hahah darn, I was really hoping for a surgeon position!
ok, thank you! @loveisstrange: @snowjewelz: Ok, I'll try! I just didn't want to look like an idiot and have them think to themselves "what the heck is this girl doing applying for this position!" It's not TOO far off, but I definitely do not have any managerial experience.
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Agree with others! Go for it!!
You manage a toddler.... That's excellent experience right there!!
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@NovBaby1112: I would def come up with instances where you're pretty close to managing people, inside and outside of work!
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I've applied above my head, and by following up with the manager when I didn't get hired, I got good advice on what to do in order to get jobs like that in the future.
And I ended up going for a management degree because of it.
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@avivoca: @mrs.shinerbock: @snowjewelz: thanks for the feedback ladies! looks like I have a lot of more options now, need to put together some good points!
@hellobeeboston: hahah yes! "1.5 years experience managing a little dictator". perfect.
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@NovBaby1112: I am loving all your job related threads right now!
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@.twist.: LOL its consuming my life!! agghhh....I am hating my commute and job lately! I'm just at that point where I'm like...It's time! peace out and best wishes!
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@NovBaby1112: I have a few things to do before I can be where you are, but I am so close and it seriously consumes my thoughts too.
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Do it. I'm always amazed by the lack of attention we put in our job descriptions. We just used the same experience description for three different levels. We also receive resumes from people with way more and way less experience. If we like the person we'll find a way to fit them in if we can afford them.
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@NovBaby1112: I would do it. You may have the experience in the field that they are looking for and no other qualified candidates.
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Absolutely! If you have 80% of the qualifications otherwise it's totally appropriate to apply.
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I think if you're looking to move on, it doesn't hurt to try. A lot of positions ask for certain skills but will accept experience in other areas instead.
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Go for it! I've read quite a few studies that show that men don't think about this. Women only apply to something when they can tick off every qualification, while men apply to things where they only have a few. I found this really interesting and remind myself of it when I'm looking around for new opportunities.
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@BlueWolverine: I wonder why? Less desire to impress?
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@BlueWolverine: I've heard the same thing. Apparently men see qualifications in a job description as "ideal qualifications" and women see qualifications in a job description as "minimum qualifications".
If you can make a case for why you would be good (related skills/experience that is applicable), then you should apply, even if you don't have all the skills or experience listed in the job description. If your resume isn't a perfect fit, you might need to leverage your network to get past the recruiter and in front of the hiring manager
ok, thank you! 
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