WTF! No Experience, No Job!
So I’ve recently applied for several jobs within my company and keep getting the same response. “You don’t have the experience we are looking for…”
HOW DO I GET THE EXPERIENCE IF NO ONE WILL HIRE ME?
I did some research on this and I’m not alone. I came across a few tips to get that new job.
Portfolio
Create a portfolio and several job references to show the necessary job experience and display content to show potential employers.
Network and Volunteer
Network with friends, acquaintances, colleagues, peers for small jobs or volunteer opportunities in your specific area of interest. The may not pay well, if at all, but the experienced gained will be rewarding in itself.
Education
A college education is the groundwork for your career training. But also remember that this time provides as a advantageous opportunity to get ready for the job market. Every completed school assignment produces examples to add to your portfolio.
Lastly… The Interview
Here are the pre-interview tips.
1. Do some research on the business before the interview. (See “How to Find a Job,” “Research the Employer.”)
2. Practice interviewing.
3. Go alone. Do not take children or friends.
4. Greet the employer with a handshake.
5. Make frequent eye contact.
6. Smile, be polite, and try to relax.
7. Listen carefully to the questions asked. Ask the interviewer to restate a question if you are confused.
8. Answer questions as directly as possible.
9. Be upbeat and make positive statements.
10. If you’ve worked before, talk about what you learned from it.
11. Use examples of how your skills and abilities would fit the job.
12. Bring your “Fact Sheet” with telephone numbers and addresses of your references and former employers, just in case you are asked to complete an application. (See “The Application,” “Fact Sheet.”)
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