2006-08-24 09:05:24 · 20 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I think that this is a big problem for anyone entering the job market - employers want experience AND qualifications applicable to the job, plus you have to be prepared to take a very low starting-wage.
All I can suggest to you is that you keep trying, or do what I did and seek a profession (I'm going into teaching) rather than a "career", which will at least mean that you will always have a job.
Best of luck!
2006-08-24 09:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by sallybowles 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I understand the situation... it's a vicious circle. All I can suggest, apart from hanging on and hoping for the best, is that you find a company that will take you as an intern. You may have to work for little or no money, which is pretty painful, but it counts as 'experience', and it's something you can wave under the nose of the employer when you go for the real thing. I could've done a useful internship last summer, but it would have knocked out my finances... I sort of wish I'd gone for it in a way, because I think I'd have my feet a lot more on the ground now I'm actually looking for work for real.
Best of luck to you anyway! Try hard, I'll try hard too ;)
2006-08-24 09:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by Buzzard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live,what do you do? Do you have good references or any experience. Sometimes you can have experience but no educational qualifications and for some reason companies hold that against you where I would perfer to hire someone with experience versus someone with a diploma and no experience. Not sure which group you come in. I own an event management company and I am hiring at the moment if you live in Ireland and are interested in a job in event management give me a call.
2006-08-24 09:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ladder isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Some things that need clarifying: What is your employment background? How are you finding opportunities for employment? Are you using a resume? If so, have you kept track of how many you have sent out compared to how many interviews you've gotten? If you have sent out a lot of resumes and gotten just a few interviews, then something is not right with the resume. So, if you could clarify, we might be able to help you out better.
2006-08-24 09:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by Brzo Biciklo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem is the term "Career". This is just an employers ploy to make you think they are doing you a favour. There is no such thing as a career, just work. Working to pay the rent and bills. Working for long hours. You will not like it anyway. Tell them you are selling your time and your labour. That is what you do. Simple. Now I have re-framed it all, you will see how easy it is to get a job. Don't work late. It ruins your life and the rewards are slim.
2006-08-24 09:28:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your looking for your first "real" job, try volunteering for a local charity to get experience - business areas include marketing / fundraising, events, finance, research / information, policy / campaigning, community development, advice / counselling, etc depending on the charity you choose. They are always glad to get help, can train you and will usually provide you with a reference as well as experience to talk about in an interview. Try to get a role where you can manage a particular project so you can explain your approach to prospective employers. You can even offer your services for free to private sector companies you are interested in, even if its for a day a week while you temp elsewhere it will provide invaluable learning!
2006-08-24 09:22:11 · answer #6 · answered by Deon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make up a fake company on your resume. If they ask about it, just say that it was an independent business and they went out of business a while ago.
It sounds kind of bad but it's really the only way to go. Just make sure that you actually have the skills for the job you're applying for.
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2006-08-24 10:58:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have been passed up by good companies after 'interviewing really well' because of little office experience. I know I'm more capable than most people at most things, so it's very frustrating. Good luck with your search...I found a possible customer service job today, so I'm going to have to be satisfied with that- better than being unemployed!?
2006-08-24 09:14:37 · answer #9 · answered by syelark 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep hunting. You need to find a company that believes in you regardless of your work history. Don't lie on your resume. If they ever find out, it's grounds for immediate dismissal - no questions asked. Plus, then you have to make up your duties. You may not know all that that position entails.
2006-08-24 09:11:48 · answer #10 · answered by sillylittlemen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋