Originally Posted by DaveArmour:
Unless it's part of a legal requirement qualifications are negotiable just like any other part of a job. From the outset tell them how you would handle the biggest problems they don't want to have to deal with. I'll bet the definition of "qualified" will change pretty quickly.
I agree completely. I have had several "degree required" jobs where I didn't meet their printed qualifications, but I proved that I did have what they needed in experience and ambition, and I would bet that the same could happen with you!