How do I find jobs w/ no work or volunteer experience?

Question

I graduated from Bakersfield College this spring & got my Associate's in Accounting. The problem is is that I'm approaching all these businesses in town, filling out applications, & walking out feeling pessimistic 'cause I know they would hire someone else w/ more experience. & my resume is embarrassingly light; no work or volunteer experience. Even some temp agencys require that I need work exp.! Damn! What do I oughta do the next time I respond 2 a "Help Wanted" sign by a store's window or once I registered on Home Depot.com hoping that there's a job available 4 me?

Answer 1

The only way to find jobs like that is just what you're doing. Keep looking, don't give up. Eventually you'll find a job that will hire you because of your lack of experience. Some jobs hire like that because they want their hirees to learn things the way they do it.

Just don't give up!

Answer 2

First, try applying at smaller businesses. Typically, their salary offers will be smaller and most experienced employees will expect larger salaries. You might also think of finding somewhere to START volunteering and that can only help your resume and keep your skills growing. It might also open up some opportunities you had not thought about previously. It certainly couldn't hurt, you could gain experience, AND do some good at the same time. What a deal! That being said, it does make me wonder what the heck you did all through school. You sat around every summer with headphones in your ears bobbing your head? Hopefully you did SOMETHING that could be put on a resume.

Answer 3

Just keep plugging away. You need to keep a positive attiude because a negative one will kill you in an interview.

You may want to network more and quit just shotgunning your resume to every company in town that has accountants. You're not helping your self-esteem that way.

In the meantime, you can get some volunteer experience. I've rarely heard of a non-profit turning away anyone wanting to help. There is also nothing wrong with taking a job for the short term while you look to start your career.

Answer 4

Check with a Church, non for profit organization of sorts. That's where I had my first opportunity for work experience when I was a teenager. I already had office skills and received a $20 transportation stipend. I did this one summer and it was all I needed to put the experience on my resume. Best wishes.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

well that is right myabe you need ot take a few jobs out thee menial to help get some experience and get moving on. it only takes a year or so to get going. try it can help bring a smile toyour face sooner then you belive.

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