25 Year old Needing a real Job but lacks Experience!?

Question

I am 25 and I have come to the conclusion that all this time in college and not anywere near any sort of degree that leads to a job I want that I need to start making some sort of income soon, otherwise face working untill I die! Now the problem is that I have always up till now placed Education above all things, thus why I never had much in the way of a job. What do I put down on my application that wont make them think I am some sort of low life? Do I put down I do have Assoiates in Liberal Arts? Do I put down that when I was younger I did belong to the Boyscouts (but due to the fact my troop disolved I did not get up there in high rank) Do I put that in 12th grade when I lived in NY ( I now live in Florida) I did a voter regrestation drive? I am by the way not wanting a job in fast food bussiness or any food bussiness at all. Also how do I explain why I have not held down a job? is simply putting Education was vital to me at the time, but now I am looking to start a career?

Working at a Mall would be hard thing to do as there is not one that is close enough for me to work at and get to and from home in time.

Answer 1

It's a catch-22: You want a job to gain experience, but you can't find a job because previous experience is required. Don't be discouraged. You can still put your best foot forward and have a shot at the job. Functional resumes emphasize your related skills while downplaying work chronology. Rather than citing employment, this format uses categories to highlight aptitudes. For example, if seeking a secretarial position but don't have any related experience, create the following categories: "Computer Skills," "Interpersonal Communications" and "Office Management Abilities." The latter may refer to managing your own home office, for example. A combination resume is a chronological resume that leads with a Qualifications Summary in which you emphasize the credentials that most qualify you for the job you're trying to land. Strategically order the sections in your resume to best suit your qualifications placing more relevant categories such as Education, Key Skills, Volunteer Work, etc., before work history. Assess What You Offer - What you lack in real-world experience you may make up for in your motivation to excel. Put yourself in the hiring manager's shoes and ask, "Why should I hire this person when there are 100 other applicants with more experience?" research your target job on Monster and review the job descriptions. What skills, abilities and credentials are listed as desirable? Do you offer competencies, personal attributes or unpaid experience that compensate for your lack of work history? How would the employer benefit if you were hired? Think of the top five reasons you should be selected for an interview. These will help you differentiate yourself from your peers.

Weave Your Unique Credentials into Your Resume. Whether you've chosen a functional or combination resume you need compelling content to convince hiring managers to give you a chance.

Experience: Part-time positions, temporary employment, volunteer work and related hobbies are all valid forms of experience. Focus on your achievements and contributions to show you are a results-oriented worker.

Key Skills and Abilities: Incorporate the skills that would be valuable to employers such as foreign languages, technical capabilities, organizational ability, interpersonal and written communication aptitude, creative problem solving, research ability, customer relations, the ability to rapidly master new concepts, the ability to work independently or as part of a team and leadership potential.

Students and New Graduates: Describe courses, school projects, internships and extracurricular activities that are relevant to your career goal.

Other Benefits: On your resume or cover letter indicate whether you are willing to work the graveyard shift, accept a low salary or take classes at your own expense to get up to speed. Any of these benefits could tip the scales in your favor.

http://www.easyjob.net/resume/student-resumes.html

Answer 2

You say you don't want any job in food industry ! well you might want to reconsider that you live in Florida try Publix Not the ware house the grocery easy work good advancement good 401k smart plan they give you stock, profit sharing. Unlike other places you can retire in 10 years not thirty.Thanks to publix I am retired and still young.

Answer 3

There are also legit home business out there that will train you on how to work for yourself. They can be easy and fun and you meet a lot of people. Just a thought so you may want to check that out too as an option.

Answer 4

well i am 22 and was in pretty much the same situation you are in now. although i applied with this mortgage company to be a loan originator. no experience required. and now i am a loan officer and i make a damn good living. you might try looking for a similar opportunity.

Answer 5

get a job at the mall for now

Answer 6

have you check out http://www.JobSearchMaps.com they map jobs by geographic location