What do these employers really want?

Question

I have been applying for jobs for several months and been to some interviews. All those that I am applying are just junior entry positions, but a response from some of them is that your criteria does not match because you don't have much hands on experience, and the firms do not want to train you if they don't have to. I mean, I have been through college and is now studying under a designated accounting professional program, and saying my qualification doesn't match is just so discouraging. What do I study all these years for? And those are just junior position, bascially data entrying and repetitive tasks, and they are demanding experience? Like its not going to take long to know how to enter an amount on the invoice into the computer. Those who have the experience won't even be applying for these entry level jobs. What do these employers want anyways?

Answer 1

great question, i've got you on this one.

ugh- looking at the responses these people are giving you, its like they're offering you rat poison -

all of this 'overpreperation' or 'seek a professional' or 'find a recruiter' - look, initiative is in demand, always has been

the voice of skepticism you see above and below this comment, mute it.

reminds me of a great affleck quote, "whoever said money's the root of all evil, didnt f__ing have any"

have a one page resume, keep it extremely modest and brief, your credentials are not your selling point (as of yet).

dress like your interviewer works for you.

influence is a tool you must have, regardless of your occupation. conversation serves only as a liability, do not reveal information that is not being asked of you.

be confident, familiarize yourself with the process and have a notion of what it is that you should know about your relative industry.

do not act arrogant or brag, it takes one statement to be eliminated, it takes none to make a great impression. Young, eager, performer, knows how to shut up -

when can you start?

Answer 2

Any company only wants to pay junior wages for junior positions, this is the catch 22 with further education. Make sure the employer knows you are willing to start at the bottom and that you are a fast learner. It happens all the time, they ask for high qualifications for some of the lamest jobs.

Answer 3

Employer's response is very surprising that appears that they dont have any qualified HR Professional. HR Professional never response you like this, they can regret you if dont qualify but in a positive way that will encourge to learn something in you life to make place for you.

Dont worry and dont take it serious. just keep on search for a job that suits you. I hope you will find something soon.

One thing I would suggest you to just redesign you cv and clearly mention you skill that you have learnt from your eductaion being as new you can achieve the given targets. You can find some cv patterns for fresh people. If could not find then write me field of specialization so that I can send you a sample cv. my email id is [e-mail], pls give me reference of yahoo answers. God bless you.

Answer 4

I would also highly recommend "temping". What about internships? Out of college I had the same problem where no one would give me a chance. I ended up taking an administrative position, which really burned me because I had a 4 year degree and was working on my MBA. Was totally worth it though.... I left after one year and made a $15,000 jump in salary.

Answer 5

A great place to start is a place like AccountTemps. It can feel degrading to be a temp but we all have to start out somewhere and when employer sees what a great employee you are - you could land a full time permanent job!

Answer 6

try a part-time job for 1-2 months, show the same in ur resume. An offer in ur hand depends on how well u justify the content on ur resume.

All the best.

Answer 7

Those employers are wankers and they know it too, They want someone to do "something" for their company, but not sure what.
The field you want is going to cause difficulty cos some want an experienced person at junior wages, no thanks and others want a junior to make them coffees.
Keep looking and sell yourself as a good option for the companies and you will eventually get your foot in the door, as for those other employers, well they know that they are being run by wankers, they know who they are, we dont need to name them.

Answer 8

sounds like you need some help from a pro. a person that can write a resume for you.my son had the same problem and when this person wrote it up for him he did get a job. when they write it up they try to put the best light on what you are looking for. it almost sounds like they are blowing smoke up you know where but it works GOOD LUCK

Answer 9

A different resume. Try talking to a headhunter or contract labor company to figure out what is wrong with your approach. Good luck.