So, when you fall below or above the required age, and you still want such a job, admission, or scholarship, do you just go ahead - applying notwithstanding?
Is there anything bad in applying for a vacancy when you are below or above the age stated? If not, can you just apply even though?
Well, this common scenario will be analyzed in this post. In the end, you should be able to get the right answer to your question.
When You're Above the Maximum Age Required
When you are limited to a specific age range for a job, admission, or scholarship, it's usually to reduce the number of applicants who will want to consider the offers. That's experience!
If you also sense this in the openings, you may want to try the application notwithstanding especially if you're not more than weeks or a few months above the maximum age.
For example, let's say you're currently 2 months older for a job that's 25 max. In this case, you're still 25 - just 2 months older. Then, you should give it a try as that has not really gone against you that much.
Experience has shown that most employers may wave a few months difference for you especially if you have the experience they require for the job.
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When You're Below the Minimum Age Required
Similarly, if you're not up to the minimum age required, say, for admission, you can still apply if you're about a few months before that actual age. This may ideally be applicable to candidates who are seeking admission through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as such admission process will take time before completion and before schools start admitting fully.
Rafael Angel equally held the same view when he was guiding a potential job applicant.
If you are within say, one to three months from the minimum age requirement, you should be good to go, as applications take time to process in most cases. Even if they turn you down on account of age, request an informational interview so you learn what the job involves. What do you know, they could keep you in mind and call you on your birthday.
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Distant Age May Not Work In Either Case
A truly distant difference in your age and the min and max age required may not work. As you must have imagined, a candidate who was a full year or more below or above the age required might not be very lucky if he or she tried.
When a school of nursing, for example, requires the age of 16 for its aspirants, it's first to comply with the JAMB's directive and the legal age required of a nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). Similarly, when the Nigerian Police or any other law enforcement requires a minimum age, it's usually to abide by the statute establishing such bodies. Hence, it should be complied with.
However, where an organization is a private one (a company, or firm), you can still try your luck if you are within the age bracket required even though a few months less or more. For public establishments, the same may be applicable especially if the application, interview, and screening period is considerably long (which is common here). So, when the time to test, interview, or screen applicants will be due, you might already be of age.
As you must have seen, in the minimum and maximum age instances, being within a reasonable month's difference is the deal. 3 to 6 months to the minimum or above the maximum age should be considered.
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Conclusion
Whether you should apply for opportunities outside your age bracket depends on a variety of factors, including the specific rules and regulations governing the opportunity, the organization's policies, and the length of the application process.
Always aim to stay within a reasonable range of the age requirements, typically 3 to 6 months, to maximize your chances of success. Ultimately, a careful assessment of the situation and thoughtful consideration of the specific circumstances should guide your decision-making when it comes to age-related requirements.
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