Rahul Verma ·
The "two years experience required" line on entry-level postings is the most common thing that stops people applying
And it should not.
It is usually a preference written as a requirement. If you match most of the description and can show the work in some form - coursework, a personal project, freelance work, a contribution to something real - apply. The worst realistic outcome is no reply, which is also the outcome of not applying.
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