I'm trying to search for a job but I don't have enough experience. What should I do?

Answer 1

Don't worry.


Everybody starts at the bottom.

What you should be doing is looking at entry-level positions in the vocation of your choice. If it is finance, perhaps you should start off as a first-year accountant. If it is policeman, you start off as a cadet. If it is marketing, you start off as an entry-level marketing associate.

So the key thing is to a) know what you want to do, b) get your foot in the door and c) excel at what you do once you get there.

Make sure that you have a resume/CV ready. Since you don't have much/any experience, it will focus mostly on your achievement at school and outside activities. Keep it to one page.

Secondly, you should have some basic skill sets that sets you apart from other entry level people. If you are going into business, make sure that you know Word, Excel and/or Powerpoint. Take the online tutorials, have someone teach you or just putz around with the programs yourself.

Thirdly, you should have an "interview suit" that makes you presentable. You don't need a full closet - just one. Don't skimp. First impressions are important.

Fourth, have your personal references typed up. These are people who can vouch for you that you are a good person... prompt them that you will be using them as a reference. They should be non-family members who know you (e.g. your church pastor, a teacher, a TA).

Fifth, I had name cards printed up. People remember that type of stuff. It will set you apart from the crowd and only costs like $15.

Sixth, network. Go to industry functions, mixers, socials and other events. You can find people who will give great advice, act as mentors or even give you a job. The addage "you are who you know" definitely has some truth to it.

Seventh, prepare for FAQs during interview questions. Do NOT just wing it. You will be compared against other candidates and you have to be better than them all to get the job. Take several nights talking to yourself out loud in front of a mirror answering common questions. If you have some weaknesses, make sure you turn them into strengths (e.g. bad grades were because you had so much responsibility, challenges outside of school and you overcame adversity).

Answer 2

Put school on your resume and find EXCELLENT references to back you up. If your GPA is above a 3.0, put that on your resume too. Good luck on your job search.

Answer 3

Get your but out there and start applying and see what you are eligible for! Look into everything. You never know what you might find that will interest you and still pay well!

Answer 4

try Wal*Mart ....they will hire anyone and + it's the holidays, so they are extra desperate right now :)