Intimidated by high income

[eastendgirl234]

I have just seen a job that I want to apply for, but I find the income bracket intimidating. I am 22 and earn £26k, but the job listing says £36-£40k annually. Should I assume because of my age and the big jump from my current salary that I won’t be considered? I only ask because it’s a long application that asks for a 1 page cover letter and I will have to adapt my CV. So I’d rather not go through all that effort if my chances are slim.

The job listing says the requirements are to:
To be degree level with minimum 2:1
Have 2-3 years experience in the field
Have a full UK driving licence for 2+ years

Well, I graduated last year with a 1st last May. I have been driving for 3 years and have been working in a similar role for 4 years (3 years PT then 10months FT since I graduated). So on paper I meet the requirements, but I’m still sceptical.

Has anyone achieved a similar jump in income in their career? Or anyone who has hired employees in the past, should I assume as long as I meet the listed requirements that my age and previous income shouldn’t effect my eligibility?

Thanks in advance!

Absolutely for it! I've had similar salary jumps in the past

Go for it!

You meet the requirements, do it!
Good luck

I think you should definitely go for it. You fit criteria.. They don't need to know your current salary just what you want from them...

And yes jumping companies is the perfect time to make big pay jumps like this...

Go for it! What do you lose in applying? Perhaps it's that you're being undervalued in your current role?

Go for it. I went from 25 to 38 in one jump before!

Go for it.

And not in a ‘I might get it, it’s a punt’ type of way.

Get in the headspace that you are JUST as qualified as anyone else, could do a better job than anyone else, and are the absolute fit for the job. That will give you the confidence at interview and in your written application.

If you don’t go for it, you definitely won’t get it!

Do it!
Fortune favours the bold.

Go for it.
And because I'm nosy... what field is it in?

I've done that exact salary jump before, 26k to 35.5k. Only difference being the size of firm.

Best decision I ever did as just over a year later my salary increased to 46k.

Go for it! Please don't talk yourself down. You definitely do meet all the requirements.

Please report back when you get invited for interview!

Go for it!

I applied for a promotion last year, I knew I wouldn’t get it but I wanted experience of the interview process and to show I wanted to move up. I somehow got the job, I genuinely asked if they had made a mistake!

Even if you just get an interview then it will be great experience. Doing an application form isn't too bad unless the deadline is tonight. It is useful to have a version of your career history in a format which you can put into an application form. I would go for it and get yourself on the company radar.

Definitely apply!

Go for it! You sound ideal for the job so don't let the better money put you off. I went from £25k to £35k in one jump before

Don't tell them your current salary obviously

If there’s the opportunity to speak to the interviewer first to get more information I would definitely give them a call. I have interviewed for positions and I always remember the applicants who call for background and I think it shows interest and initiative .

Why wouldnt apply just for the sake of a long application and a cover letter??? Worst case, it a no!!!

Do it! Definitely don't tell them what your current salary is - it is not relevant.

Go for it. I went from 28k to 55k with car
I settled on staying with current place for £48k

Jumps like that are not rare at the beginning of your career. Go for it!

You may find that you could re-use lots of the application letter for future roles if you don't get this job. Its useful to have a few versions of your CV and a cover letter that can be adapted if something else comes up in future!

Do it! And don’t do it apologetically. Make clear positive statements in your application. Say ‘I meet your criteria’ not ‘I think I meet your criteria’.

And good luck.

Thank you all. I will apply After seeing all your messages I feel silly now for not considering. I only doubted myself as my friend told me she thought it was unlikely. However, we are both only in our first roles since graduating and have not experienced the step up. Thanks again.

So if there is a section that says current salary/last salary what would you put? @CardiganBlobby