Although when applying for jobs we should remain realistic... don’t let a lack of experience or absence of a qualification put you off from applying for your dream job. Instead, highlight your best, most relevant skills and explain how you could use these to add value to the company. Sell yourself. Make a strong case as the start of the covering letter or CV and back up every point with working examples of how you have demonstrated each desirable skill.

It is essential to draw on your ability and willingness to commit to a challenging role as well as your eagerness to learn. Employers may appreciate an ambitious and tenacious individual who showcases their talents confidently.

Find other tips to emphasise and accentuate your employability skills when applying for a job you might not quite meet the spec for here.