Should I risk going for a job interview for a position I'm not fully qualified for or have experience in?

I'm challenged with numbers but I try, however I have an interview for a data collection officer coming up soon and I'm wondering if I should cancel. The interview is at the head office about three hours from where I live ( if I get the job , it will be in my home town). It involves statistics and collecting data and field visits which scares me because of the numerical aspect. Money is already tight for me so to risk going and come out disappointed would hurt in more ways than one. Sad part is, I see jobs I'm qualified for and have a better salary but I can't seem to get any of those. I'm still surprised they considered me for this role based on my background when other positions i applied for would be more fitting

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nonsensiclesnail · F

yes, you should...but three hours away? Maybe not
There is nothing wrong with going to interviews you are not qualified for, because many jobs don't hire people who are qualified, but people who are willing to learn and adapt.
Plus, the experience interviewing is an asset to you for future interviews. Use it as a learning experience.
But three hours away.... you need to promise yourself to not be disappointed. Be confident! Do what it takes to get you into hat confident mindset!

Ladyofemotions · 31-35, F

@nonsensiclesnail Yeah, my country is set up like that with parishes.....so it involves travelling some long distances to get into the main town, which is the capital.