I'm applying for a senior position where some companies ask for a certain qualifcation in order to do the role, some don't. I don't have the qualifcation but I'm about to enroll on it later this month, and I'm currently doing the role but looking for better pay.
I had an interview with a company last week, a large franchise who did not state anywhere on their advert that they needed staff to have it, they actually wrote 'willing to work towards'.
In the interview they were aware I didn't have it and told me how they fund the qualifications for staff after 6 months so I'd be able to do that.
Interview went well and I was told I'd hear in a few days. Had a phone call today telling me I'd been unsuccessful because I don't have the qualification, but they could offer me a junior role (I declined). They knew i didn't have the qualification but still interviewed me!
I couldn't be bothered debating with them over the phone, they really wasted my time. Am I missing something here? Maybe it's just an excuse.