Most job descriptions are fake. The hiring manager writes the first draft, barely understanding what they’re hiring for, and then that goes through HR, talent acquisition, the department head, legal, DEI, branding, and compliance until it becomes a performative shell of a job description. That’s why I encourage everyone to ignore the job description requirements and apply anyway. You can’t ignore the technical skills needed on the job, but if you know how to do the job, you can (and should) igno